Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

on the part of

ADVERB
by the way
Synonyms
WEAK
apart from as to aside by the bye in as much as in passing incidentally parenthetically relating to speaking of while on the subject with reference to
PREPOSITION
for
Synonyms
WEAK
after as beneficial to concerning conducive to during for the sake of in contemplation of in exchange for in favor of in furtherance of in order to in order to get in place of in pursuance of in the direction of in the interest of in the name of notwithstanding on the side of pro supposing to to counterbalance to go to to the amount of to the extent of toward under the authority of with a view to with regard to with respect

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The investigation by the Zurich Public Prosecutors' Office concluded there was "no evidence of criminal conduct or negligence on the part of the organiser".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Those pictures require patience, time, and pain to conjure on the part of the applicant.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

“Obviously, the more recent mass arrests have amplified it. Especially with just how many people are being arrested, negligence on the part of the officers can certainly be a problem,” Goldman said.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Tepper called it a “unnecessary dilution” for shareholders and a move that reflected “a striking lack of judgment on the part of the board and senior management team.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

This provided great merriment amongst the men and some blushing on the part of their wives.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson