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welfare
noun
Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
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ˈwɛlˌfɛə
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noun
Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
“She lives on welfare”
noun
Something that aids or promotes well-being
“For the benefit of all”
noun
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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She lives on welfare
For the benefit of all
The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
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