votive
adj.
1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow, n.).
〔李〕[vot;-ivea.] a.奉献的； 还愿的 ←vot,vow (L vovere,votus)=to vow 起誓