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

Overwhelming evidence pointed to this attack being carried out on behalf of the Iranian regime, said the trial’s presiding judge Justice Bobbie Cheema-Grubb, according to the British news agency PA Media. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Ramos and other tribal leaders applauded that step and this year, Ramos is advancing a bill to issue a similar apology on behalf of the Legislature. — Andrew Graham july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

While the felony complaint focused on threats made to Demuth, the State Patrol also sought harassment restraining orders on behalf of Demuth and Anderson. — Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

An exploratory committee has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on behalf of Jackson. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

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