on behalf of

phrase

variants or on someone's behalf

1

also US in behalf of someone or in someone's behalf : as a representative of someone

The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the class. = The teacher accepted the award on the class's behalf.

2

also US in behalf of someone or in someone's behalf : for the benefit of someone : in support of someone

She spoke in behalf of the other candidate.

They're willing to do anything on their child's behalf.

3

: because of someone : to please someone

Don't get up on my behalf.

Examples of on behalf of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brown apologized on behalf of Jones Road, noting that her team ran a trademark search that didn’t turn up any previous ownership of the name. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026

Moms are often the ones coordinating vacations on behalf of their family—doing the hotel research, remembering everyone’s preferences, and aiming to please. — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

The filing, which follows formal opposition filed on behalf of five Buss siblings last week that defended their right to vote to sell the team, asks the court to dismiss Jeanie’s petition or deny it in its entirety. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Foxtrot has been linked to several murders across ​Europe, and Britain and the US allege the group was behind attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets on behalf of Iran, which denies the allegation. — CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove