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   Prov·i·dence

   /ˈprävəd(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power: "they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort" Similar fatedestinynemesiskismetGod's willdivine interventionpredestinationpredeterminationastral influencethe starsfortunefortuityserendipitychanceluckaccidentcircumstancescoincidenceone's lot (in life)archaic:one's portion
   • ▪ God or nature as providing protective or spiritual care: "I live out my life as Providence decrees"
   • ▪ timely preparation for future eventualities: "it was considered a duty to encourage providence" Similar prudenceforesightforethoughtfar-sightednessjudgmentjudiciousnessshrewdnesscircumspectionwisdomsagacitycommon senseprecautioncautioncarecarefulnessgood managementcareful budgetingthriftthriftinesseconomyforehandedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere ‘foresee, attend to’ (see provide).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROVIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROVIDENCE definition: 1. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: 2. an…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROVIDENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PROVIDENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of providence in English. providence. noun [ U ] us / ˈprɑː.və.d ə ns / uk / ˈprɒv.ɪ.d ə ns / Add to word list. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: divine providence. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fate and destiny.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROVIDENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth. 2. (cap) God, esp. when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence. 3. a manifestation of divine care or direction. 4. provident or prudent management of resources; prudence. 5.

5. www.yourdictionary.com › providenceProvidence Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   The care or benevolent guidance of God or nature. An instance of this. God, as the guiding power of the universe. Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate. Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › providence_nprovidence, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun providence, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprovidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/ (also Providence) [uncountable] (formal) Idioms. God, or a force that some people believe controls our lives and the things that happen to us, usually in a way that protects us synonym fate. to trust in divine providence. She believed her suffering was sent by providence. Topics Religion and festivals c2.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ProvidenceProvidence Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of PROVIDENCE. [noncount] : God or fate thought of as the guide and protector of all human beings. He put his faith in divine Providence. PROVIDENCE meaning: God or fate thought of as the guide and protector of all human beings.