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

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   Define providence. providence synonyms, providence pronunciation, providence translation, English dictionary definition of providence. The capital and largest city of Rhode Island, in the northeast part of the state on Narragansett Bay.

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   Definition of providence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   5 days ago · Providence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us.

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   PROVIDENCE meaning: God or fate thought of as the guide and protector of all human beings.

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   /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/ the capital and largest city of the US state of Rhode Island. It is on the Providence River and Narragansett Bay. Roger Williams established it in 1636 as a safe place for people of all religions. It is known for its silver products and jewellery. Brown University, an Ivy League school, was established there in 1764. Join us.

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   Providence Definition. prŏvĭ-dəns, -dĕns. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Pronoun. Filter. noun. A looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Skill or wisdom in management; prudence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.