noun · neutral
welfare
UK/ˈwelfeə/US/ˈwɛlfer/WEL·fare
government or public support to help people in need
Examples
“The government increased welfare payments during the crisis.”
“Concerns about child welfare led to new rules in the city.”
“Some people argue that welfare encourages dependency, others disagree.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving the welfare system requires balancing immediate financial aid with long-term measures that promote employment and education.”
Collocations
- welfare system
- welfare payments
- child welfare
Word family
Common mistakes
She is on the welfare.→She is on welfare.
They receive big welfare.→They receive welfare benefits.
Say it for a higher band
5help→6benefits→7+welfare
Synonyms
benefits
support
Easily confused
benefits
“She claimed benefits after losing her job.”
well-being
“Community programmes aim to improve people's well-being.”
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In Society & Government
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