WELFARES 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

Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The London native had watched NFL games played at Wembley on television before, but arrived Saturday with no rooting interest in either Kansas or Arizona State.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

As the Moon highlights what matters most to you, Chiron draws attention to your daily responsibilities and well-being.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The fulfillment of basic needs also factors into recovery, the authors added, as do enhancements or improvements in social support, spirituality, physical and mental health, and other aspects of well-being.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 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

After checking in, Kramer went to a sporting goods store, where agents saw him at the gun counter.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The Kansas City metro area exports about $4 billion in goods to Canada annually, including vehicles, plastics, chemicals and agricultural products.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 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

The movie was accepted at the 2010 South by Southwest film festival and became an instant success, winning the Grand Jury Prize.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
College Football instills a lot of loyalty and support in people for their alma mater through the thick and thin of the program’s success.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of success

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