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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Administrator Zeldin, on behalf of the president, is going to hold insurance companies accountable to the great people of California,” the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"The email sent by the survivor in January 2023 was handled on my behalf and I am clear this should never have happened."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The decision to hold a state visit is made by the government, with the King travelling on behalf of the Foreign Office.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"Colonel Yurchenko," Ames announced, "I welcome you to the United States on behalf of the president of the United States."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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