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welfare

The correct spelling is welfare.

How to pronounce welfare

noun

IPA: /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/

Say it like: Wel-far-e

The correct spelling is welfare. Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect. For example: "welfaring the poor"

Usage Examples

welfaring the poor

Meanings

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.

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