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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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   Learn the meaning of providence as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how providence can refer to divine guidance, God, or thrift.

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   Providence is an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives, such as divine providence. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of providence from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Providence can mean the care and guidance of God or nature, or a seaport in Rhode Island. Learn the origin, history and usage of this word with Dictionary.com.

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   Providence is the care and control of God or a force that is not human in origin. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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

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   Providence can mean God, or a force that arranges the things that happen to us, or a port in Rhode Island, USA. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and examples of providence.

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

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   Providence is a noun that means God or a force that controls our lives and the things that happen to us. Learn how to pronounce, spell, and use it in sentences with examples and synonyms.

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   Providence is a noun with ten meanings, three of which are obsolete. It can refer to divine guidance, foresight, forethought, or a place name. See usage, pronunciation, and origin of the word.