Background for weal

weal

/wiːl/

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noun

Wealth, riches.

Examples :

"The family's recent weal allowed them to send their children to a better school. "

asset economy finance

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noun

Welfare, prosperity.

Examples :

"The government's new policies are aimed at improving the economic weal of the nation. "

economy society business finance

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noun

(by extension) Boon, benefit.

Examples :

"The new community garden is a great weal for the neighborhood, providing fresh produce and a place to connect. "

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noun

Specifically, the general happiness of a community, country etc. (often with qualifying word).

Examples :

"The new park improved the local weal by providing a safe space for families to enjoy. "

nation society government politics economy

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noun

A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.

Examples :

"After the branch snapped back, a red weal rose quickly on his arm. "

medicine body condition appearance mark

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verb

To mark with stripes; to wale.

Examples :

"The branch snapped back and wealed his arm, leaving a red, raised mark. "

mark appearance