providence — the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- By providence, I found my wallet right before my blind date - God clearly wanted me to pay for dinner!
- His providence in buying extra toilet paper before the pandemic made him the neighborhood hero.
- Many people believe that providence guides their destiny.
providence
NOUN[/ˈprɑːvɪdəns/]
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
💡 Concept
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
🎵 Rhyme
Providence provides the evidence, filling her heart with confidence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈprɑːvɪdəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɒvɪdəns/
🌳Etymology
Prefixpro--
Rootvid
Suffix--ence
🎵Rhyme
confidenceevidenceresidence
confidence
evidence
residence
🔗Collocations
divine providence
trust in providence
providence smiles upon
act of providence
providence intervenes
rely on providence
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“By providence, I found my wallet right before my blind date - God clearly wanted me to pay for dinner!”
😄 Fun example
“His providence in buying extra toilet paper before the pandemic made him the neighborhood hero.”
“Many people believe that providence guides their destiny.”
“The farmer's providence in saving seeds ensured next year's harvest.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
fatedestinydivine willforesightprudence
Antonyms
chanceaccidentnegligence
Related
provideprovidentprovisiondivinedestiny
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