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behalf

[bih-haf, -hahf] / bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf /
NOUN
personal interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
favor side
STRONG
account advantage aid assistance benefit cause concern countenance defense encouragement furtherance good help part place profit recommendation representation sake service stead support welfare
Antonyms
STRONG
blockage disadvantage disapproval discouragement harm hindrance hurt impediment injury loss obstruction stop stoppage

Example Sentences

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“The people that we are negotiating with now on behalf of Iran are much more reasonable,” he said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The IRS can force employers to withhold more of a person’s paycheck, or step in to file a stingy return on the person’s behalf.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

These are custodial accounts, so the custodian, typically a parent, would make decisions around rollovers and investments on behalf of the child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

BBC Sport has contacted representatives of Daniel Dubois, who did not want to speak on behalf of father Dave Dubois.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mr. Jeffries had apparently learned his lesson and didn’t make any more pleas for help on my behalf.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.