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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase public assistance. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the phrase public assistance. (close relations)
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welfare
verb, nounv, n
noun

• governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

• something that aids or promotes well-being

• a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

assistance
nounn
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

charity
nounn
noun

• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

• a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

• an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

• pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

• an institution set up to provide help to the needy

grant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)

• any monetary aid

• the act of providing a subsidy

• United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)

• 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)

• (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

• a right or privilege that has been granted

verb

• let have

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

• be willing to concede

• allow to have

• bestow, especially officially

• give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

• transfer by deed

handout
nounn
noun

• an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

• giving money or food or clothing to a needy person

help
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• a means of serving

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

• be of use

• abstain from doing; always used with a negative

• help to some food; help with food or drink

• contribute to the furtherance of

• take or use

• improve; change for the better

relief
nounn
noun

• the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• (law) redress awarded by a court

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• assistance in time of difficulty

• a pause for relaxation

• a change for the better

• aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

• the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

subsidy
nounn
noun

• a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

benefits
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• financial assistance in time of need

• something that aids or promotes well-being

• a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

• derive a benefit from

• be beneficial for

social welfare
nounn
noun

• governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

Best Hypernyms For PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for public assistance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
aid assistance allowance benefit charity contribution donation grant handout help relief subsidy support sustenance welfare
Phrases (4)
economic aideconomic assistancefinancial aidfinancial assistance

Alternatives for WELFARE

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