noun
- plural of welfare; the health, happiness, and well-being of people or groups
- plural of welfare; government programs providing financial aid to those in need
verb
- third person singular present of welfare; to fare or do well
Usage: rare
Examples
- The organization monitors the welfares of children in foster care.
- Different countries have varying approaches to social welfares.
- The committee oversees multiple employee welfares programs.
- Public welfares include food stamps and housing assistance.
- The company prioritizes the welfares of all its workers.
- State welfares help support low-income families.
- Animal welfares are protected by strict regulations.