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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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China views its leverage over Iran—specifically its role as a top oil customer—as a “private asset to be protected,” not “spent” on behalf of others, Russel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Al Zayani, speaking on behalf of the oil-exporting Gulf countries, said the failure to pass the resolution "sends the wrong signal to the world."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

They always hovered over him in restaurants and went to all kinds of special trouble on his behalf.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt