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   providence

   /ˈprɒvɪd(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 care: "I live out my life as Providence decrees"
   • 2. timely preparation for future eventualities: "it was considered a duty to encourage providence" Similar prudenceforesightforethoughtfar-sightednessjudgementjudiciousnessshrewdnesscircumspectionwisdomsagacitycommon senseprecautioncautioncarecarefulnessgood managementcareful budgetingthriftthriftinesseconomyforehandedness

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

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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.

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   The meaning of PROVIDENCE is divine guidance or care.

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

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   Providence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us. The first Slav pope, John Paul, said that providence had chosen him to proclaim the spiritual unity of Europe. These women regard his death as an act of providence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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

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   What does the noun providence mean? 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. How common is the noun providence? How is the noun providence pronounced? Where does the noun providence come from?

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

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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.

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

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   Definition of providence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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. She believed her suffering was sent by providence. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

8. www.yourdictionary.com › providenceProvidence Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   A looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision. Skill or wisdom in management; prudence. 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.

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

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › providenceprovidence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Oct 26, 2024 · providence oblique singular, f (nominative singular providence) providence (manifestation of divine care or direction)

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › providenceProvidence - definition of providence by The Free Dictionary

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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.