welfare
13 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #5,930
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Definitions
noun
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈɛlfˌɛɹ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural welfares
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
something that aids or promotes well-being
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
somewhereanywhereeverywherenowherenightmareunderwearelsewheresoftwarewheelchairhardwarewarfarealistairfanfaresilverwaredelawaredaycare
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