Meaning & Definition of Behalf in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Support; benefit.

  Example Sentence: He spoke on behalf of the entire team.

• Definition: In the interest of someone.

  Example Sentence: I will attend the meeting on her behalf.

• Definition: For or in the name of someone.

  Example Sentence: Please accept this award on behalf of my father.

Etymology

Origin: Old English behǣf, meaning 'by (one's) side, in the place of'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• on behalf of: In the interest of or as a representative of someone.
• for your behalf: For your benefit or advantage.
• in my behalf: In my name or for my sake.

Translations

• Spanish: en nombre de

• French: au nom de

• German: im Namen von

• Russian: от имени

Related Words

• sake: The benefit or interest of someone.

• represent: To act or speak for someone.