providence (Meaning)
providence (n)
the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of providence
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- stinginess
- penny-pinching
- niggardliness
- retrenchment
- restraint
- discretion
- miserliness
- moderation
- belt-tightening
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
providence Sentence Examples
- The survivors of the shipwreck attributed their rescue to divine providence.
- Providence played a role in bringing the two of them together.
- The city of Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
- He believed that it was through providence that he found a job just when he needed it most.
- The settlers saw the discovery of gold as a sign of providence.
- She thanked providence for her good fortune.
- The founding fathers of the United States often spoke of providence guiding their decisions.
- The concept of providence is central to many religious beliefs.
- Providence seemed to be on their side when the weather cleared just in time for the outdoor wedding.
- He moved to Providence for a job opportunity.
FAQs About the word providence
the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University, the guardianship and control e
saving, economy, thrift, frugality, husbandry, scrimping, conservation, parsimony, temperance, skimping
improvidence, improvidence, extravagance,wastefulness, extravagance, wastefulness, prodigality, diseconomy, lavishness,prodigality
The survivors of the shipwreck attributed their rescue to divine providence.
Providence played a role in bringing the two of them together.
The city of Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
He believed that it was through providence that he found a job just when he needed it most.
