welfare
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɛlˌfɛə//ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/noun
Definitions
Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (abbreviated form of welfare assistance).
Synonyms:income supportpublic assistancesocial securitySuch payment.
verb
Definitions
To provide with welfare or aid.
Example: welfaring the poor