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
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Providence provides the evidence, filling her heart with confidence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin providentia, composed of pro- (before) and videre (to see). It originally referred to the act of seeing beforehand or foreseeing, and came to denote divine foresight and care for the future.
Breakdown
pro- (before) + videre (to see) + -entia (state or condition), literally meaning 'the state of seeing beforehand' or foresight.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The farmer's providence in saving seeds ensured next year's harvest.”
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