What does providence mean?

Answer 1

it provides food for the animals

Answer 2

A province is actually another thing to call a state. It use to be that states, and not provinces, had political power and independence. Nowadays though both have a political independence.

Answer 3

Provided means to supply. For instance, "Bob provided the fruit for the fruit parade."

Answer 4

Provide means to make available or supply. For example I provided you an answer to your question.