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(prɒvɪdəns) uncountable nounProvidence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us. [literary] The first Slav pope, John Paul, said that providence had chosen him to proclaim thespiritual unity of Europe. These women regard his death as an act of providence. Synonyms: fate, fortune, destiny, God's will More Synonyms of Providence More Synonyms of Providence Providence in British English 1 (ˈprɒvɪdəns) noun Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures Word origin C14: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see provide, -enceProvidence in British English 2 (ˈprɒvɪdəns) nouna port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop: 176 365 (2003 est) providence in British English (ˈprɒvɪdəns) noun1. a. Christianity God's foreseeing protection and care of His creatures b. such protection and care as manifest by some other force 2. a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance 3. the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his or her affairs or resources Providence in American English (ˈprɑvədəns) capital of R.I., on Narragansett Bay: pop. 174,000 Word origin named by Williams (sense 3 )providence in American English (ˈprɑvədəns) noun1. a looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision 2. skill or wisdom in management; prudence 3. a. the care or benevolent guidance of God or nature 4. [P-]; Epithet God, as the guiding power of the universe Word origin ME < MFr < L providentia, foresight < providens: see provident Examples of 'Providence' in a sentenceProvidence In other languagesprovidence British English: providence NOUN Providence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us. These women regard his death as an act of providence. - American English: providence
- Brazilian Portuguese: providência
- Chinese: 上帝
- European Spanish: providencia
- French: providence
- German: Vorsehung
- Italian: provvidenza
- Japanese: 神意
- Korean: 신
- European Portuguese: providência
- Latin American Spanish: providencia
Definition God or nature seen as a protective force that oversees people's lives I regard his death as an act of providence. Synonyms God's will divine intervention Definition the foresight shown by a person in the management of his or her affairs the lack of providence in his behaviour Synonyms presence of mind perspicacity far-sightedness Additional synonymsDefinition careful or serious attention I chose my words with care. Synonyms caution, attention, regard, pains, consideration, heed, prudence, vigilance, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, meticulousness, carefulness Definition care or prudence, esp. in the face of danger Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution in icy weather. Synonyms care, discretion, heed, prudence, vigilance, alertness, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, belt and braces, carefulness, heedfulness Definition the power that predetermines the course of events Is it Destiny or accident that brings people together? Synonyms fortune, stars, chance, karma, providence, kismet, predestination, divine will Nearby words ofprovidence - provide
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Additional synonymsDefinition the quality of behaving so as to avoid social embarrassment or distress This task requires the utmost discretion. Synonyms tact, care, consideration, judgment, caution, diplomacy, good sense, prudence, acumen, wariness, discernment, circumspection, sagacity, carefulness, judiciousness, heedfulness Definition thoughtful planning for future events With a little forethought many accidents could be avoided. Synonyms anticipation, foresight, providence, far-sightedness, provision, precaution, prudenceDefinition a power regarded as being responsible for human affairs He is certainly being smiled on by fortune. Synonyms chance, fate, destiny, providence, the stars, Lady Luck, kismet, fortuity Definition the belief that future events have already been decided by God Her belief in predestination absolved her from personal responsibility. Synonyms fate, destiny, predetermination, election, doom, necessity, foreordination, foreordainment A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems. Synonyms thrift, economy, planning, saving, precaution, foresight, providence, preparedness, good management, husbandry, frugality, forethought, economizing, far-sightedness, careful budgeting |