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welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/noun2 syllables

Welfare means: a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous.

Synonyms for welfare11

noun, as in a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia

noun, as in governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

social welfare, public assistance

noun, as in something that aids or promotes well-being

benefit

also used for welfare

welfare assistance, income support, social security

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What does welfare mean?3

noun

1

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous“the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles”

2

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need“she lives on welfare”

3

something that aids or promotes well-being“for the benefit of all”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Welfare in a sentence

  • I'm living on welfare, without a car or anything.fcbond
  • Science and art must contribute to the promotion of human welfare.shekitten
  • You're under arrest for endangering the welfare of a minor.darinmex
  • Penicillin has contributed much to the welfare of mankind.CM
  • The organization is concerned with the welfare of the aged.AlanF_US
  • They have children only so they can mooch off welfare.mailohilohi
  • We did everything for the welfare of our children.CM
  • The politicians who made these cuts in social welfare must be hard-hearted grinches.gcaplan

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Forms of welfare

as a noun

plural
welfares