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providence

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾu.vi.ðẽ.ˈsi.ɐ/pro·vi·dên·ci·a

Definition

1

The protective care or preparation for future events, often attributed to a divine power; foresight.

Usage examples

“They believed their survival was an act of divine providence.”
“Through careful providence, she had saved enough for her retirement.”

Common combinations

divine providencetake providence