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

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Even pets have managed to cast ballots—or at least their owners have on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

SaaS companies have rolled out AI tools, such as agents that can autonomously take actions on behalf of humans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Tech executives have talked about a future in which AI agents will shop and buy items on behalf of consumers, with their approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A GoFundMe campaign was launched Friday by Young on behalf of Lueders’ “mother Wendy and girlfriend Taylor to help cover the costs of both afterlife & memorial services in Chicago.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

No other reformer had logged as many miles on behalf of suffrage—or any other cause.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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