Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ex-voto

Noun

ˈɛksˈvoʊtoʊ

Definition

A votive offering made in gratitude for a favor received.

Examples

After recovering from illness, she left an ex-voto at the church as a gesture of her gratitude.
The sanctuary was adorned with various ex-voto offerings from pilgrims thanking the saint for their prayers being answered.

Meaning

Ex-voto refers to a physical offering or token given to express thanks for a blessing or good fortune, often placed in a religious setting as a testament of faith.