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behalf

 

[ bษชหˆhษ‘หf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on behalf of

In the interest of; as a representative of. This phrase is commonly used in legal and formal contexts.

Synonyms

for the benefit of, in the name of

Examples of usage

  • He spoke on behalf of the entire team at the award ceremony.
  • The lawyer acted on behalf of her client during the trial.
Context #2 | Noun

behalf of

A person's interest or support. Used especially in the phrase 'on behalf of.'

Synonyms

backing, support

Examples of usage

  • He donated money on behalf of the charity.
  • She accepted the award on behalf of her colleagues.
Context #3 | Noun

behalf of

A side or part, typically in a conflict or dispute.

Synonyms

party, side

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer argued on behalf of the plaintiff in the court case.
  • Both parties presented their behalf of the story to the mediator.

Translations

Translations of the word "behalf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em nome de

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ€ เค“เคฐ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช im Namen von

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atas nama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะด ั–ะผะตะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w imieniu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฎๅใซใŠใ„ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท au nom de

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en nombre de

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ ์ด๋ฆ„์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ู†ูŠุงุจุฉ ุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jmรฉnem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v mene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ่กจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v imenu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ nafni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adฤฑndan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en nombre de

Etymology

The word 'behalf' originated from the Old English word 'behalve,' which meant 'by the side of' or 'near.' Over time, it evolved to its current usage to represent someone's interest or support. The term is commonly used in legal, formal, and diplomatic contexts to indicate representation or advocacy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,799, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.