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     • There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun providence, three of which are labelled obsolete.
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   1. a. often capitalized : divine guidance or care. b. capitalized : God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny. 2. : the quality or state of being provident.

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   'Providence' and 'provenance' sound similar enough that they're often confused. 'Provenance' refers to something's origin or source, while 'providence' is most commonly divine guidance or care.

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   Providence and province are two words that are similar in spelling and pronunciation, but have very different meanings. We will examine the definitions of providence and province, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences.

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   Factsheet. What does the verb providence mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb providence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb providence? About 0.04 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

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   Noun. providence (countable and uncountable, plural providences ) The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.

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   How many meanings does the noun Providence have?

   • There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun providence, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun providence? How is the noun providence pronounced? Where does the noun providence come from? providence is of multiple origins.

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   What is the difference between Providence & Province?

   • Providence and province are two words that are similar in spelling and pronunciation, but have very different meanings. We will examine the definitions of providence and province, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Providence is the protective power of God or nature.

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   What does Providence mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PROVIDENCE definition: 1. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: 2. an…. Learn more.

   PROVIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   How do you use Providence in a sentence?

   • Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024 Her interviewees’ lives are scaffolded by a sincere belief in providence, in which their religious faith often plays a major role. Christine Emba, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for providence Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin providentia, from provident-, providens

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   Why is Providence Rhode Island called Providence?

   • The city of Providence, Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a man fleeing religious persecution. He named the area Providence as he believed God’s providence had brought him there. The word providence is derived from the Latin word providentem, which means prepare, act with foresight.

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   Why did God name the area Providence?

   • He named the area Providence as he believed God’s providence had brought him there. The word providence is derived from the Latin word providentem, which means prepare, act with foresight. A province is a section of a country that has its own means of governmental administration.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › providencePROVIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROVIDENCE definition: 1. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: 2. an…. Learn more.