vot-; vov-; vow
(Latin: affirm, wish, commit; to promise solemnly, to pledge, to dedicate)
devotionally
devout
devoutly
devoutness
disavow
To deny any knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with someone or something.
disavowal
1. The denial of any connection with, or knowledge of, someone or something.
2. A disowning, repudiation, or denial.
disavowedly
A description of disclaiming knowledge of, connection with, disowning of, or repudiating, responsibility for something.
disavower
Someone who disavows or who refuses to acknowledge, who disclaims knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with someone or something.
The word, avow
To acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly; to confess: "avow guilt" does NOT come from the same Latin source as vow. It is based on Latin, vocare, "to call".
votary
1. A person bound by vows to live a life of religious worship or service; a devout adherent of a cult or religion; a committed worshiper; as "the votaries of Aphrodite".
2. A person who is filled with enthusiasm, as for a pursuit or hobby; an enthusiast.
vote
A formal expression of preference for a candidate for office or for a proposed resolution of an issue; a means by which such a preference is made known, such as, "a raised hand or a marked ballot".
voteless
voter
votive
1. Given, or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge; such as, "a votive offering".
2. Expressing or symbolizing a wish, desire, or vow; as, "a votive prayer"; "votive candles".
votive candle
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