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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Lord Justice Bean, on behalf of the three judges, said he recognised "the challenging task" the school's staff faced and that in the "overwhelming majority" of cases, their conduct was "beyond any criticism".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He wanted to know, on behalf of the president, if Byrne might be interested.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin