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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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"We believe that technological giants are making a lot of good business in Europe and also significant profits," said Siegfried Muresan, the EU lawmaker who will lead negotiations on behalf of parliament.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The power of attorney should be “durable” and specify that you will make decisions on his behalf when he is incapacitated or otherwise unable to do so himself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Speaking after sentencing, Assistant Chief Constable Andy Hill said he wished to express sincere condolences to the Pinkney family on behalf of the force.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nearly two dozen lawyers attended the hearing on behalf of the other plaintiffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The past few days the ghetto had been left to the Ordners, the Jewish police established by the Judenrat, Jews appointed to govern other Jews on behalf of Hitler.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron