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

Although Chism is on administrative leave, the deals she’s participated in negotiating on behalf of Wyandotte County will remain ongoing in her absence, the Unified Government told The Star after her arrest. — Sofi Zeman july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the subject of increasing scrutiny. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 15 July 2026

Anthony Bryant, speaking on behalf of Wasserman Schultz, said the congresswoman supported an independent investigation into both the conditions and allegations. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Crump is conducting an independent autopsy and investigation on behalf of the family. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

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