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 official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

BanksPhotos/Getty Images A certificate of deposit (CD) account doesn't just produce a sizable return without any effort on behalf of the saver. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The production is staged by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of the Ingmar Bergman Foundation. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and WME on behalf of the filmmakers and August Night. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

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