Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊtɪv ˈɔfərɪŋ/
noun a gift or object offered to a deity or saint as an act of devotion or thanksgiving
A1 A votive offering is a gift given to a deity as a sign of gratitude or devotion.
A2 In some cultures, people make votive offerings at shrines or temples.
B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient votive offerings buried in the temple ruins.
B2 Votive offerings were often made in the form of small statues or figurines.
C1 The museum has a collection of rare votive offerings dating back to the Roman Empire.
C2 Scholars study votive offerings to gain insights into ancient religious practices and beliefs.
formal The archaeological site contained many ancient votive offerings dedicated to the gods.
informal People left votive offerings at the shrine in hopes of receiving blessings.
slang I heard she left a votive offering at the church for good luck.
figurative Her donation to the charity was a votive offering of gratitude for all the help she had received.
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