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

The civil action was filed on behalf of E’Mari’s mother, Maurissa Ann Marshall. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

The acquisition deal was negotiated by Anne Sundberg and Beth Kojima on behalf of the production and Bill Guentzler and RJ Millard on behalf of Obscured Releasing. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Most death penalty states allow a few members of the media to witness executions on behalf of the public. — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

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