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votive

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An adjective describing offerings made in fulfillment of a religious vow; in poetry, it indicates piety, gratitude, or the solemn dedication of gifts to the divine.

Detailed Definition
Votive is a specialized word from religious and ceremonial language. In this poem, the “votive stone” is a memorial object set up as an offering of remembrance and gratitude.
Example
Example in poetry:
“We set today a votive stone” describes an offering dedicated in gratitude, prayer, or devotion; ancient votive objects were left at shrines for gods, healing, or remembrance; “She lit a votive candle for the missing” links ritual action to private hope; “Each poppy was a votive flame” uses the adjective figuratively for commemorative devotion
Additional Notes
“Votive” is a specialized ceremonial term in the quoted line, not a common everyday adjective.; Found in the poem, Concord Hymn by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Also Known As
offering tribute dedication memorial
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