welfare
Translation
welfare, well-being, social security
Examples
We are concerned for the child's welfare.
We are concerned for the child's welfare.
The government provides welfare for the unemployed.
The government provides welfare for the unemployed.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) welfare (the health and happiness of sb.) The school is responsible for the students' welfare.
on welfare (receiving financial support from the state) Many families are on welfare.
Similar Words
Synonyms: well-being, health, prosperity, social security
Etymology
From Middle English 'wel fare', literally 'a state of faring well'. It combines 'well' and 'fare' (to travel, get on).
Memory Tips
Think of 'faring well' – doing well in life. Government welfare helps people to 'fare well'.