providence
noun
[ ˈprɒvɪd(ə)ns ]
• the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.
• "they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort"
Similar:
fate,
destiny,
nemesis,
kismet,
God's will,
divine intervention,
predestination,
predetermination,
astral influence,
the stars,
fortune,
fortuity,
serendipity,
chance,
luck,
accident,
circumstances,
coincidence,
one's lot (in life),
one's portion,
• timely preparation for future eventualities.
• "it was considered a duty to encourage providence"
Similar:
prudence,
foresight,
forethought,
far-sightedness,
judgement,
judiciousness,
shrewdness,
circumspection,
wisdom,
sagacity,
common sense,
precaution,
caution,
care,
carefulness,
good management,
careful budgeting,
thrift,
thriftiness,
economy,
forehandedness,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere ‘foresee, attend to’ (see provide).
