Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: behalf
IPA transcription: [bɪh'æf]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: behalf
    Meaning: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of"); "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client";
  • Synonyms: behalf
    Meaning: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive); "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
Usage examples
  • "Write to James on her behalf!
  • "In this cup, which I drink on behalf of the nation, I pledge you, my people."
  • Fight vigorously against the wolves, but on behalf of the sheep, not against the sheep.
  • Dr. Crofts was already in treaty on their behalf for a small furnished house at Guestwick.
  • "She was kind enough to interest herself in behalf of one of my people, the little darky, Estralla.
  • "Of course, you will begin to say for this gentleman what you already said on the behalf of the other."
  • "Are such specters frequent in the woods, Heyward, or is this sight an especial entertainment ordered on our behalf?
  • A schoolmaster earns a living by teaching, but he does not feel that he is fighting only for himself; he is a crusader on behalf of education.
  • And since he is my friend, I too was distressed on his behalf, and badgered my poor wits until they chanced upon an idea which led us to the light."
  • Gurgurk spoke at length, expressing himself as delighted, on behalf of his royal master, at hearing such high praise from so distinguished a soldier.