PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the phrase public assistance. (close relations)
Definition of PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Best Alternative Words for PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
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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 |