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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Her parents became ardent advocates on behalf of missing children.

From Los Angeles Times

A special prosecutor is re-examining the Spivey investigation and has impaneled a grand jury to assess the allegations of police misconduct on behalf of Boyd and Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the lead opinion on behalf of the 6-3 court.

From The Wall Street Journal

He later talked the manager into writing a letter on his behalf to a Catholic high school, asking them to admit Commisso even though he had missed the entrance exam.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the judge said Bembridge had a public role and had failed to carry out his duties on behalf of the King for a corrupting motive.

From BBC

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