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21Providence — (–widens), mit Newport abwechselnd politische Hauptstadt des Unionsstaats Rhode Island, an der Narragansetbai, mit 43000 E., Universität, bedeutendem Handel u. Gewerbsfleiße …
22providence — index discretion (quality of being discreet), economy (frugality), precaution, preparation, provision (act of supplying), prudence …
23providence — PROVIDENCE: Que deviendrons nous sans elle ? …
24providence — *prudence, foresight, forethought, discretion Analogous words: *care, solicitude, concern: thoughtfulness, consideration (see corresponding adjectives at THOUGHTFUL): frugality, thriftiness, economy (see corresponding adjectives at SPARING)… …
25providence — divine, Prouidentia …
26providence — ► NOUN 1) the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power. 2) timely preparation for future eventualities …
27Providence — [präv′ə dəns] [named by WILLIAMS Roger] capital of R.I., on Narragansett Bay: pop. 174,000 …
28providence — [präv′ə dəns] n. [ME < MFr < L providentia, foresight < providens: see PROVIDENT] 1. a looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision 2. skill or wisdom in management; prudence 3. a) the care or benevolent guidance of God or… …
29providence — (pro vi dan s ) s. f. 1° Suprême sagesse par laquelle Dieu conduit tout. • Que toutes les créatures ne sont pas la première cause des accidents que nous appelons maux ; mais que, la providence de Dieu en étant l unique et véritable cause, l… …
30providence — /prov i deuhns/, n. 1. (often cap.) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth. 2. (cap.) God, esp. when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence. 3 …