Provident \Prov"i*dent\, a. [L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of providere: cf. F. provident. See Provide, and cf. Prudent.]

Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future. [1913 Webster]

And of our good and of our dignity, How provident he is. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
 

provident adj
1: providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education" [ant: improvident]
2: careful in regard to your own interests; "the prudent use and development of resources"; "wild squirrels are provident"

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Provident \Prov"i*dent\, a. [L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of providere: cf. F. provident. See Provide, and cf. Prudent.]

Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future.

And of our good and of our dignity, How provident he is. --Milton.

Syn: Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)