B2 adjective محايد

welfare

/ˈwɛlˌfɛər/

Relating to the health, happiness, and professional or financial security of individuals or groups. In a political context, it describes systems or policies where the government provides social services and financial assistance to citizens in need.

أمثلة

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1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
welfare
صفة
welfare
مرتبط
well-being
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

اختبار سريع

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: welfare

أمثلة

1

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

everyday

I called my grandmother just to check on her general welfare after the storm.

2

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

formal

The committee is responsible for overseeing the welfare of all international students on campus.

3

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

informal

My dog's welfare is my top priority when I'm looking for a pet sitter.

4

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

academic

Sociological research indicates that robust welfare programs can significantly reduce crime rates.

5

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

business

Our corporate welfare package includes health insurance, gym memberships, and mental health days.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
welfare
صفة
welfare
مرتبط
well-being

تلازمات شائعة

welfare state a system where the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens
animal welfare the well-being of non-human animals
welfare benefits financial help provided by the government
social welfare organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups
child welfare services designed to ensure the safety and well-being of children

العبارات الشائعة

on welfare

receiving financial aid from the government because of being poor or unemployed

welfare reform

changes to the laws regarding how government aid is distributed

promote the general welfare

to encourage the health and happiness of the whole community

يُخلط عادةً مع

welfare vs farewell

Farewell is an expression of good-bye, while welfare refers to well-being or social aid.

welfare vs warfare

Warfare refers to the activities of fighting a war, which is the opposite of the peaceful stability implied by welfare.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'welfare' is technically a noun, it is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe programs, policies, or systems (e.g., 'welfare services'). In North America, the term often specifically implies government financial aid for the poor.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often misspell the word as 'wellfare' (adding an extra 'l') or confuse the meaning with 'wealth' (which only refers to money).

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the phrase 'Fare Well.' If you 'fare well' in life, you are in a state of 'welfare'—you are doing well and are healthy.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Middle English 'wel fare,' which literally meant 'to fare well' or to get along well in life.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an uncountable noun Functions as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'system', 'state', or 'program' Preposition 'of' is used to specify the subject: 'the welfare of [group]'
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السياق الثقافي

In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the 'welfare state' is a prideful term for a comprehensive social safety net, whereas in the United States, 'welfare' can sometimes carry a negative social stigma associated with dependency.

اختبار سريع

The local government has increased its budget for _____ programs to support unemployed workers.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: welfare

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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