behalf

[US]/bɪˈhɑːf/
[UK]/bɪˈhæf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. aspect, benefit, approval
Word Forms
Pluralbehalves

Phrases & Collocations

on behalf of

in behalf of

behalf of

on one's behalf

on our behalf

on somebody's behalf

Example Sentences

He spoke in behalf of the plan.

they claimed immunity on behalf of the Crown.

lobby on behalf of business interests

They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers.

there was no one else to take up the cudgels on their behalf .

He saves in behalf of his son.

She gave witness on behalf of the accused person.

We collected money in behalf of the homeless.

On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.

Will you exercise your influence on my behalf?

At the airport he read an address of welcome in behalf of the association.

He gave witness on behalf of an accused person.

a statement issued on behalf of the UN Secretary-General

he campaigned on behalf of the wrongly convicted four.

the three imams offer up prayers on behalf of the dead.

party stooges put there to do a job on behalf of central office.

authorized her partner to negotiate in her behalf;

"We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans.

I'm writing in behalf of my mother to express her thanks for your gift.

Real-world Examples

I'm here on behalf of my mother. -On behalf of or in spite of?

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 1

Trying to repair the damage, Harry apologized on Ron's behalf.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

Excuse me, I do have to interrupt on Ross' behalf.

Source: Friends Season 7

They've asked me to appear here on Charlie's behalf.

Source: Classic movies

I've got to apologize on behalf of Carl.

Source: Friends Season 6

Often publishers, film bosses and other gatekeepers tackle this quandary on punters' behalves.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The grand jury is investigating hush money payments made on Trump's behalf.

Source: AP Listening Collection March 2023

Anger can be a signal that we might need to act on our own behalf.

Source: New question types for the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6).

Now, as Biden goes into these talks, he's essentially negotiating on Ukraine's behalf.

Source: NPR News December 2021 Collection

It's illegal for unauthorized private American citizens to negotiate with foreign governments on America's behalf.

Source: CNN Selected February 2017 Collection

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