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votive in Dutch

votive in Dutch is votief, geschonken wegens een gelofte, een gelofte voorstellend — votive means given or dedicated in fulfilment of a vow or promise.

votive in Dutch

votief
adj
Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
geschonken wegens een gelofte
adj
Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
een gelofte voorstellend
adj
Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.
votief
adj
Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

What does "votive" mean?

  1. adj Given or dedicated in fulfilment of a vow or promise.
    "She placed a votive offering at the shrine."
  2. adj Describes something that shows or stands for a personal vow, such as the thick candles lit in churches for a private prayer.
    "The church was lit by votive candles."
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votive in a sentence

  • She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
  • The church was lit by votive candles.

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What is "votive" in Dutch?
"votive" in Dutch is votief, geschonken wegens een gelofte, een gelofte voorstellend. votive means: Given or dedicated in fulfilment of a vow or promise.
Are there other ways to say "votive" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "votive": votief, geschonken wegens een gelofte, een gelofte voorstellend.
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