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

Under this model, the government acts as a shareholder on behalf of the public rather than directing the company's daily operations. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Last month, Byrd filed a motion on behalf of Porter to withdraw his guilty plea. — Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026

The deal was negotiated by Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey and SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi on behalf of Vertical and by CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 July 2026

James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett will also executive produce through Blumhouse Atomic Monster, alongside Danielle Bozzone overseeing the series on behalf of the company. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

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