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[ wel -bee -ing ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈwɛlˈbi ɪŋ / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare: to influence the well-being of the nation and its people.
Origin of well-being First recorded in 1605–15
Words nearby well-being well-aware, wellaway, well-balanced, Well begun is half done, well-behaved, well-being , well-beloved, well-blessed, wellborn, well-bred, well-built
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Example sentences from the Web for well-being The health, happiness and well-being of men, children and women improve.
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Businesses have a significant influence on the lives of their employees and the well-being of communities they operate within.
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There are yogis who actually meditate, pray, and are deeply concerned with the survival and well-being of our planet.
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He turns his attention to the sciences, to the solution of questions that touch the well-being of man.
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The author of Genesis says nothing of the place of his abode, but simply informs us of his well-being .
Ancient Egypt | George Rawlinson
Without such confidence and co-operation success is impossible; with them, our well-being is assured.
The Blocking of Zeebrugge | Alfred F. B. Carpenter
Every part and organ of our bodies has its purpose which serves the well-being of the whole.
Under the Maples | John Burroughs
The opposite state, sukha, is fairly rendered by well-being , satisfaction and happiness.
Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) | Charles Eliot
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British Dictionary definitions for well-being noun the condition of being contented, healthy, or successful; welfare
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Words related to well-being prosperity, success, contentment, comfort, protection, safety, welfare, health, security, happiness, profit, eudaemonia, ease, weal, benefit, advantage, good