providence

Noun
Synonyms: capital of Rhode Island

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown UniversitySynonyms: capital of Rhode Island
  2. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity“divine providence”
  3. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
  4. the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Providence \Prov"i*dence\, n. [L. providentia: cf. F. providence. See Provident, and cf. Prudence.]

1.The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation. [1913 Webster]

Providence for war is the best prevention of it.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]

2.Foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which God manifests for his creatures; hence, God himself, regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience. [1913 Webster]

The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

3.(Theol.) A manifestation of the care and superintendence which God exercises over his creatures; an event ordained by divine direction. [1913 Webster]

He that hath a numerous family, and many to provide for, needs a greater providence of God.— Jer. Taylor.[1913 Webster]

4.Prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy; frugality. [1913 Webster]

It is a high point of providence in a prince to cast an eye rather upon actions than persons.— Quarles.[1913 Webster]
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