Associations to the word «Votary»

Wiktionary

VOTARY, adjective. Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
VOTARY, noun. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made
VOTARY, noun. A devotee of a particular religion or cult
VOTARY, noun. A devout or zealous worshipper
VOTARY, noun. Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc; an enthusiast.

Dictionary definition

VOTARY, noun. One bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; "monasteries of votaries".
VOTARY, noun. A priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult; "a votary of Aphrodite".
VOTARY, noun. A devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; "the cultured votary of science".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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