welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛə//ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

  2. 2

    Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (abbreviated form of welfare assistance).

  3. 3

    Such payment.

verb

  1. 1

    To provide with welfare or aid.

    welfaring the poor

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