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Synonyms
wel·fare (wĕĺfâŕ)

[Middle English, from wel faren, to fare well, from Old English wel faran, wel, well; see well2, + faran, to get along; see fare.]

noun 

    1. Health, happiness, and good fortune; well-being.
    2. Prosperity.
  2. Welfare work.
    1. Financial or other aid provided, especially by the government, to people in need.
    2. Corporate welfare.

idioms

on welfare
Receiving regular assistance from the government or private agencies because of need.