providence
Translation
providence, foresight, prudence
Examples
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Her providence in saving money paid off.
Her providence in saving money paid off.
Grammar Patterns
divine providence God's intervention in the world They attributed their luck to divine providence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fate, destiny, foresight, prudence
Etymology
From Latin 'providentia', from 'pro-' (forward) + 'videre' (to see). Literally 'to see forward'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pro-' (before) + 'video' (I see). To 'see before' something happens is foresight or divine planning.