WELFARE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

welfare

noun

ˈwel-ˌfer

Definition of welfare

as in interest

the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success the social worker was pleased at the improvement in the child's welfare

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Recent Examples of welfare Patrick Baghdaserians, an attorney for Martinez, told The Times last week the welfare and safety of Berry and Martinez’s child remains paramount. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Noel was last seen alive in October 2022, but his disappearance did not come to the attention of police until March 2023, when officers conducted a welfare check. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Head Start, the largest federal childcare program, aims to ensure that more than 700,000 kids receive a high-quality pre-school education for students ages 3-5 and improve welfare outcomes for children and their families. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Psychological thriller set against the world of animal welfare and hunting. — Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for welfare

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Noun

Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Ukraine’s defense industry faces a different R&D equation Buntar’s expansion comes as European defense technology attracts growing investor interest.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

In Lean In and McKinsey’s 2024 Women in the Workplace study, 78% of managers said more is expected of them than a few years ago, most often around employee well-being, career development and inclusion.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
And people who spend too much time on screens have lower physical and mental health and well-being.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of well-being

Noun

My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The Fitbit Air is a budget-friendly, screen-free band focused primarily on health tracking, comfort, and long battery life.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

And a high degree of social fitness contributes to a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life, according to an ongoing 88-year-old Harvard University happiness study.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
And the key to finding the joy and happiness balance is no more than 10 days away from my wife and kids.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

The latest items in the line are inspired by the Trunk Edition men’s capsule collection launched last February, while leather goods nod to the 130th anniversary celebrations of the brand’s signature Monogram.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Since diesel is used to transport a broad range of goods as well as to harvest crops, its rising cost tends to trickle throughout the economy, boosting prices.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of good

Noun

But as Telemundo’s Andres Cantor notes, there is little reason to believe Messi’s aversion is anything other than a genuine personality quirk, and one that likely blunts his own total earnings and weal.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.

— Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024

Definition of weal

Noun

Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

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