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 Bioethicists and philosophers actively monitor the welfare and cognitive state of the animals as the research progresses. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 The Metro Nashville Police Department previously said no foul play was suspected after officers found him during a welfare check June 18. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Sheriff’s detectives launched an investigation into the child’s welfare, and officials with Child Welfare Services also were asked to respond and participate in the investigation. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Martin was 31 years old when he was reported missing after a welfare check on the Fond du Lac reservation in 2024. — Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for welfare

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Noun

The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
In its latest quarterly filing, the company said that, as of June, every 100-basis point (1 percentage point) increase in rates could result in a $30 million jump in its interest expense, based on the balance of its outstanding floating rate debt.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien,Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

Roberts has been diagnosed with dementia, and his family is concerned about his well-being.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
In California, a parent or legal guardian can surrender a baby within 72 hours of birth — no questions asked — to ensure the child’s well-being, the department said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of well-being

Noun

Certain health conditions and changes in your red blood cells can affect the results.

— Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

The pair’s first leather goods shop was located right in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

— Hafsa Lodi, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs have reduced markets for many of Iowa’s agricultural goods, while the Iran war has driven up the costs of diesel fuel and fertilizer.

— Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 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

Opened in 2023 in the Westchester town of Harrison, this all-day cafe from sisters (and NYC natives) Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer quickly took off in part due to the runaway success of the wide-ranging menu's burger.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
If enough people use these tools, humans without them will have little chance of success.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of success

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