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Definitions for Behalf

[1] in /on behalf of , as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.
[2] in /on (someone's) behalf , in the interest or aid of (someone): He interceded in my behalf.
[3] interest, part, benefit, or respect (only in the phrases on (someone's ) behalf , on or US and Canadian in behalf of , in this (or that ) behalf )

Words related to Behalf

favor, side, help, welfare, encouragement, defense, furtherance, recommendation, concern, service, sake, assistance, stead, cause, good, advantage, countenance, part, aid, account

Words nearby Behalf

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Origin of Behalf

1400–50; late Middle English; Middle English bihalve, earlier as adv. and preposition with the sense “near(by),” orig. as prepositional phrase bi halve on one side; see be-, by1 half

Word origin for Behalf

Old English be halfe from be by + halfe side; compare Old Norse af halfu

Synonyms for Behalf

favor, side, account, advantage, aid, assistance, benefit, cause, concern, countenance, defense, encouragement, furtherance, good, help, part, place, profit, recommendation, representation, sake, service, stead, support, welfare