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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

votives

/ˈvoʊtɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does votives mean?

noun

Objects, such as candles or incense sticks, used in worship or as offerings to a deity, or small objects, such as tokens or charms, given as a gift or used in a ceremony.

Example

"The votives on the altar were lit to symbolize the couple's commitment to each other."

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