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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Talley also said that he had been in contact with federal law enforcement agencies on Johnson’s behalf.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Class-action lawsuits recently filed on behalf of evacuated residents allege that the company was negligent in maintaining its facility and that the crisis was preventable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Accepting the award on behalf of BBC News, senior executive producer Paul Danahar noted how the country's government had "shut it off to the world" following the earthquake.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The case was brought by Albanese's husband, Massimiliano Cali on behalf of their child, a US citizen who is still a minor.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

And I was all ready to squeak up on her behalf, if necessary.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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