providence
pronunciation
How to pronounce providence in British English:
UK [ˈprɒvɪdəns]
How to pronounce providence in American English:
US [ˈprɑvɪdəns]
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- Noun:
- the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
- a manifestation of God's foresightful care for His creatures
- the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
Word Origin
- providence (n.)
- late 14c., "foresight, prudent anticipation," from Old French providence "divine providence, foresight" (12c.) and directly from Latin providentia "foresight, precaution, foreknowledge," from providentem (nominative providens), present participle of providere (see provide). Providence (usually capitalized) "God as beneficent caretaker," first recorded c. 1600, from earlier use of the word for "God's beneficient care or guidance" (14c.), short for divine providence, etc. The noun in Latin occasionally had a similar sense.
Example
- 1. He would trust to providence and his high sense of duty .
- 2. Another favourite term was " providence " - a word often used by freemasons , a movement of which washington was an active member .
- 3. Providence , like many cities and states , is in a woeful condition .
- 4. Schools in boston , providence and other cities announced they would be closed friday .
- 5. Providence is not the only city in the state contemplating such moves .