Synonyms for

Welfare

Verb / ˈweˌlfer / Another word for welfare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

noun - the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; government aid to the poor; verb - to provide for the basic support and necessities of a person or group

Synonyms & similar words

illbeing wellbeing publicassistance upbeat eudaemonia socialwelfare benefit eudaimonia well-being prosperity aid relief assistance support charity benefit security comfort ease convenience luxury happiness felicity contentment satisfaction

Synonyms by register

Formal

well-being prosperity security advantage

Informal

good times health happiness

Literary

beatitude felicity empyrean

Antonyms

misfortune hardship suffering poverty distress calamity

Common collocations

  • social welfare
  • public welfare
  • animal welfare
  • child welfare
  • employee welfare
  • economic welfare
  • national welfare

Word family

noun welfare
adjective welfare

Usage note

Often used in the context of government assistance or the general well-being of a group. Can sometimes carry a slightly paternalistic connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The government provides welfare to help people who are struggling financially.
  2. The animal welfare organization rescued many dogs from abusive homes.
  3. The company provides welfare benefits like health insurance and paid time off.
  4. The welfare of the community is important to the mayor.
  5. The welfare of the children should be the top priority.

Quotes

  • The welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all.
  • The welfare of the people is the ultimate law.
  • The welfare of the people is the supreme law.

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