Providence

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑv.ɪ.dəns/

Definitions of providence

noun God or nature as providing protective care or divine direction

Example Sentences

A1 I believe everything happens for a reason, it's all in the hands of providence.

A2 The villagers thanked their lucky stars for the providence that brought rain to their drought-stricken land.

B1 Many people turn to prayer in times of need, seeking guidance from a higher power or divine providence.

B2 The success of the project was seen as a result of careful planning and the providence of favorable external conditions.

C1 The philosopher pondered the concept of providence and whether it played a role in shaping human destiny.

C2 The novel explored themes of fate, free will, and providence, challenging readers to consider the role of divine intervention in their lives.

Examples of providence in a Sentence

formal The city's infrastructure was designed with careful consideration of providence in mind.

informal I believe everything happens for a reason, it's all about providence.

slang Some people think it's all about luck, but I like to think providence plays a role.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, providence guides our paths in mysterious ways.

Grammatical Forms of providence

past tense

provided

plural

providences

comparative

more provident

superlative

most provident

present tense

provides

future tense

will provide

perfect tense

has provided

continuous tense

is providing

singular

providence

positive degree

provident

infinitive

to provide

gerund

providing

participle

provided

Origin and Evolution of providence

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'providence' originated from Latin 'providentia' which means foresight or preparation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'providence' has come to be associated with the idea of divine guidance or foresight, especially in terms of God's care and protection over individuals or events.