governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; she lives on welfare

[ Syn: social welfare , public assistance ]

something that aids or promotes well-being; for the benefit of all

[ Syn: benefit ]

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles

[ Syn: wellbeing , well-being , upbeat , eudaemonia , eudaimonia ]