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- Dictionaryprovident/ˈprɒvɪd(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. making or indicative of timely preparation for the future: "she had learned to be provident"
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PROVIDENT definition: 1. making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money 2. making arrangements for…. Learn more.
1. : frugal, saving. 2. : making provision for the future : prudent. providently adverb. Synonyms. economical. economizing. frugal. scrimping. sparing. thrifty. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of provident in a Sentence.
It’s often used to describe a thrifty individual who denies himself something today in order to save up for tomorrow, but it can describe actions as well — such as a provident decision that ends up preventing ruin down the road.
adjective. /ˈprɒvɪdənt/ /ˈprɑːvɪdənt/ (formal) careful in planning for the future, especially by saving money synonym prudent. The more provident of them had taken out insurance against flooding. opposite improvident. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.
PROVIDENT meaning: 1. making arrangements for future needs, especially by saving money 2. making arrangements for…. Learn more.
adj. 1. Providing for future needs or events: "a shelter with bunks, springs only, intended for provident hikers who carried sleeping bags" (Donald Hall). 2. Frugal; economical: provident in spending money. [Middle English, from Latin prōvidēns, prōvident-, present participle of prōvidēre, to provide for; see provide.] prov′i·dent·ly adv.
Dictionary definition of provident. Careful, wise, and prudent in managing resources, anticipating future needs, and making sensible decisions for long-term security and well-being. "Her provident nature led her to save a portion of her income for emergencies." Detailed meaning of provident.
provident meaning, definition, what is provident: careful and sensible in the way you plan...: Learn more.
having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future. characterized by or proceeding from foresight: provident care. mindful in making provision (usually fol. by of ). economical; frugal; thrifty. Latin prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns ), present participle of prōvidēre to look out for, provide. Middle English 1400–50. prov′i•dent•ly, adv.
provident in American English. (ˈprɑvədənt ) adjective. 1. providing for future needs or events; exercising or characterized by foresight. 2. prudent or economical. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈthrifty. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
