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WELFARE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Welfare.

Welfare - as a noun

Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

Example: "She lives on welfare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public assistancesocial welfare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aidassistanceeconomic aideconomic assistancefinancial aidfinancial assistance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that aids or promotes well-being

Example: "For the benefit of all"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benefit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
goodgoodness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

Example: "The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eudaemoniaeudaimoniaupbeatwell-beingwellbeing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prosperitysuccessfulness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Welfare - as a verb

To provide with welfare or aid.

Example: "Welfaring the poor"

Example Sentences

"The government provides welfare programs to help low-income individuals and families."
"Animal welfare organizations work to protect the rights and well-being of animals."
"She is concerned about the welfare of her elderly parents."
"The company offers employee welfare benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans."
"The welfare of children should be a priority for society."
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Word Game Points

Is WELFARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, welfare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WELFARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WELFARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, welfare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WELFARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WELFARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, welfare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WELFARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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