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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On Friday, investigators said 22 suspects had been identified in Lithuania and Poland suspected of having been "working on behalf of the military-intelligence service of the Russian Federation".

From BBC

The firm has brought lawsuits on behalf of Kohl’s and Toshiba International.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking on behalf of the wider family, Thomson added: "We are determined that Yvonne's death will not be without meaning."

From BBC

After posting information about one protestor he received the reply, "Wai Sir, salute to you on behalf of the country", which the prosecution says was referring to China.

From BBC

An alleged victim’s self-identification as such, Mr. Clayton told the judges, is all that is required for the department to conceal records on her behalf or remove records entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal

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