providence
(often initial capital letter) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
(initial capital letter) God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
Origin of providence
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Other definitions for Providence (2 of 2)
a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay.
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How to use providence in a sentence
“Basically, I was contacted and asked if an appeal could be opened on my behalf,” she told me from her home in providence.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake. | James Joiner | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBuddy Cianci knows the soul of providence—and voters apparently know the ex-mayor a little too well to forgive and forget.
Former Providence Mayor & Ex-Con Buddy Cianci's Redemption Tour Goes Bust | David Freedlander | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat crazy image stayed in my mind all the way up from Washington on a train, which I fell out of in providence, R.I.
My Time on the Set of 'Jaws,' or How to Get a Photo of a Frickin' Mechanical Shark | Tom Shales | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe ex-convict mayor of providence, Rhode Island is coming back for more.
Ex-Con, Ex-Mayor Buddy Cianci Wants His Old Job Back | David Freedlander | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHow do you frame this guy as the mayor of a 21st-century providence?
Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again? | David Freedlander | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
providence, interposing, made him a painter, and the gaiety of nations has been increased by the possession of some storks.
Divine providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman"The feelin' you 'ave in your 'eart for a father, wot's planted there by providence," explained Jane.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonThis would be an awful blow to us out here, would be a sign that providence had some grudge against the Dardanelles.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThink of the immeasurable wealth of a providence who could create such a wonder for just two insignificant human beings.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn Raymond
British Dictionary definitions for providence (1 of 3)
/ (ˈprɒvɪdəns) /
Christianity God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures
such protection and care as manifest by some other force
a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance
the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources
British Dictionary definitions for Providence (2 of 3)
/ (ˈprɒvɪdəns) /
Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures
Origin of Providence
2British Dictionary definitions for Providence (3 of 3)
/ (ˈprɒvɪdəns) /
a 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)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Cultural definitions for Providence
Capital of Rhode Island and the largest city in the state, located in the northeastern part of the state.
Notes for Providence
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