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welfare n. [
social welfare, public assistance] governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare"
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welfare n. [
benefit] something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"
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welfare n. [
wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia] a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"
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