providence

God, understood as the power that guides and protects people's lives.

• She trusted in Providence.
• They thanked Providence for their safe return.
• He believed that Providence had brought them together.

Similar words: God, the Almighty

Common phrases: trust in providence, divine providence, providence has decreed

God or a higher power believed to guide what happens in our lives.

• She put her trust in providence.
• They believed providence had guided them home.
• Could providence explain their lucky escape?

Similar words: divine will

Common phrases: divine providence, trust in providence

Careful use of money and supplies, especially to prepare for future needs.

• Her providence kept the household secure.
• He showed providence by saving part of every payment.
• Their providence in managing supplies prevented a shortage.

How to use it: providence in doing something (Her providence in storing food helped the family through winter.)

Similar words: thrift, frugality, prudence, foresight

Opposites: extravagance, wastefulness

Common phrases: show providence, providence in saving, exercise providence

An event believed to show that God has helped or protected someone.

• He called their escape a providence.
• She saw the unexpected rescue as a special providence.
• They recorded several remarkable providences during the journey.

Similar words: divine intervention

Common phrases: a special providence, a remarkable providence