Definition of behalf in English:

behalf

noun bɪˈhɑːfbəˈhæf

1In the interests of a person, group, or principle.
为了（个人或团体）的利益，为了维护（某个原则）
he campaigned on behalf of the wrongly convicted four
他为那四个受到错判的人奔走呼吁。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many of our California members worked hard on my behalf, and I want to thank them for their assistance.
- In the previously more common subsidized loan, the state pays the interest on the student 's behalf while he or she is attending school.
- The full mortgage repayment, including interest and capital, is paid on their behalf.
- There were so many prayers that were offered and we're so grateful to everyone for all that they did on Elizabeth's behalf and on our behalf.
- Water voles are making a comeback in East Yorkshire, thanks to backing from farmers and landowners for a campaign on their behalf.
- That means if someone starts to campaign on their behalf, so to speak, and breaks the rules, they can be held liable.
- In turn, the organization will negotiate on your behalf for lower interest rates and a more convenient payment option.
- Speaking through an interpreter, he told the Daily Echo: ‘Thank you to everyone who has campaigned on my behalf.’
- Would you please let me know if you have authority from your principal to accept service of process on its behalf.
- The hospital is also keen to hear from those interested in fundraising on its behalf.
Synonyms
in the interests of, in support of, for, for the benefit of, for the good of, for the sake of, to the advantage of, to the profit of, on account of
2As a representative of.
代表
he had to attend the funeral on Mama's behalf
他只好代表妈妈参加丧礼。
Example sentencesExamples
- On behalf of my family, I'd like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming care and sympathy we have received.
- Daniel, who was on holiday in France and could not attend, sent his father to accept the award on his behalf.
- He traveled to Madrid with one of the couple's children to accept an award on his wife's behalf.
- Your surveyor or solicitor can attend the sale and bid on your behalf.
- Her husband Jack, who attended the ceremony on her behalf, was choked with emotion as he collected her award.
- I am writing on behalf of my partner.
- On behalf of my colleagues it gives me pleasure to welcome Mark on to the Board of Directors.
- On behalf of my family and my father, I'd like to thank the council and the city of Los Angeles for this great honor.
- He said: ‘In these circumstances we would ask the local force to attend on our behalf.’
- Her father, Tom, attended on her behalf.
- I'm selling this on behalf of my soon-to-be Mother-in-Law (who doesn't "get" eBay).
Synonyms
as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of
3On the part of; done by.
就…而言，在…一方;由…做的
this wasn't simply a philanthropic gesture on his behalf
这不单纯是他做出的慈善姿态。
Example sentencesExamples
- This represents a compromise on behalf of the surgeon.
- This is a huge commitment on their behalf, but in my opinion is an even greater commitment for the wives and children to undertake.
- It is a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the retailer to allow the sweater to be changed for one of a different colour or size.
- It's a nice gesture on their behalf.
- The process took two years to complete and represented an enormous commitment on their behalf.
Synonyms
as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of
appearing for, representing
in the interests of

Origin

Middle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning 'on his side' (see by, half).

Rhymes

barf, calf, chaff, coif, giraffe, Graf, graph, half, laugh, scarf, scrum half, staff, strafe, wing half

Definition of behalf in US English:

behalf

nounbəˈhæfbəˈhaf

1In the interests of a person, group, or principle.
为了（个人或团体）的利益，为了维护（某个原则）
votes cast by labor unions on behalf of their members
Example sentencesExamples
- In the previously more common subsidized loan, the state pays the interest on the student 's behalf while he or she is attending school.
- That means if someone starts to campaign on their behalf, so to speak, and breaks the rules, they can be held liable.
- The full mortgage repayment, including interest and capital, is paid on their behalf.
- The hospital is also keen to hear from those interested in fundraising on its behalf.
- Water voles are making a comeback in East Yorkshire, thanks to backing from farmers and landowners for a campaign on their behalf.
- Speaking through an interpreter, he told the Daily Echo: ‘Thank you to everyone who has campaigned on my behalf.’
- Would you please let me know if you have authority from your principal to accept service of process on its behalf.
- Many of our California members worked hard on my behalf, and I want to thank them for their assistance.
- There were so many prayers that were offered and we're so grateful to everyone for all that they did on Elizabeth's behalf and on our behalf.
- In turn, the organization will negotiate on your behalf for lower interest rates and a more convenient payment option.
Synonyms
in the interests of, in support of, for, for the benefit of, for the good of, for the sake of, to the advantage of, to the profit of, on account of
2As a representative of.
代表
he had to attend the funeral on Mama's behalf
他只好代表妈妈参加丧礼。
Example sentencesExamples
- Her husband Jack, who attended the ceremony on her behalf, was choked with emotion as he collected her award.
- I'm selling this on behalf of my soon-to-be Mother-in-Law (who doesn't "get" eBay).
- He said: ‘In these circumstances we would ask the local force to attend on our behalf.’
- Your surveyor or solicitor can attend the sale and bid on your behalf.
- I am writing on behalf of my partner.
- He traveled to Madrid with one of the couple's children to accept an award on his wife's behalf.
- On behalf of my colleagues it gives me pleasure to welcome Mark on to the Board of Directors.
- Daniel, who was on holiday in France and could not attend, sent his father to accept the award on his behalf.
- On behalf of my family and my father, I'd like to thank the council and the city of Los Angeles for this great honor.
- On behalf of my family, I'd like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming care and sympathy we have received.
- Her father, Tom, attended on her behalf.
Synonyms
as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of
3On the part of; done by.
就…而言，在…一方;由…做的
this wasn't simply a philanthropic gesture on his behalf
这不单纯是他做出的慈善姿态。
Example sentencesExamples
- It is a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the retailer to allow the sweater to be changed for one of a different colour or size.
- The process took two years to complete and represented an enormous commitment on their behalf.
- It's a nice gesture on their behalf.
- This is a huge commitment on their behalf, but in my opinion is an even greater commitment for the wives and children to undertake.
- This represents a compromise on behalf of the surgeon.
Synonyms
as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of

Origin

Middle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning ‘on his side’ (see by, half).

单词	behalf
释义	Definition of behalf in English: behalf noun bɪˈhɑːfbəˈhæf 1In the interests of a person, group, or principle. 为了（个人或团体）的利益，为了维护（某个原则） he campaigned on behalf of the wrongly convicted four 他为那四个受到错判的人奔走呼吁。 Example sentencesExamples Many of our California members worked hard on my behalf, and I want to thank them for their assistance. In the previously more common subsidized loan, the state pays the interest on the student 's behalf while he or she is attending school. The full mortgage repayment, including interest and capital, is paid on their behalf. There were so many prayers that were offered and we're so grateful to everyone for all that they did on Elizabeth's behalf and on our behalf. Water voles are making a comeback in East Yorkshire, thanks to backing from farmers and landowners for a campaign on their behalf. That means if someone starts to campaign on their behalf, so to speak, and breaks the rules, they can be held liable. In turn, the organization will negotiate on your behalf for lower interest rates and a more convenient payment option. Speaking through an interpreter, he told the Daily Echo: ‘Thank you to everyone who has campaigned on my behalf.’ Would you please let me know if you have authority from your principal to accept service of process on its behalf. The hospital is also keen to hear from those interested in fundraising on its behalf. Synonyms in the interests of, in support of, for, for the benefit of, for the good of, for the sake of, to the advantage of, to the profit of, on account of 2As a representative of. 代表 he had to attend the funeral on Mama's behalf 他只好代表妈妈参加丧礼。 Example sentencesExamples On behalf of my family, I'd like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming care and sympathy we have received. Daniel, who was on holiday in France and could not attend, sent his father to accept the award on his behalf. He traveled to Madrid with one of the couple's children to accept an award on his wife's behalf. Your surveyor or solicitor can attend the sale and bid on your behalf. Her husband Jack, who attended the ceremony on her behalf, was choked with emotion as he collected her award. I am writing on behalf of my partner. On behalf of my colleagues it gives me pleasure to welcome Mark on to the Board of Directors. On behalf of my family and my father, I'd like to thank the council and the city of Los Angeles for this great honor. He said: ‘In these circumstances we would ask the local force to attend on our behalf.’ Her father, Tom, attended on her behalf. I'm selling this on behalf of my soon-to-be Mother-in-Law (who doesn't "get" eBay). Synonyms as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of 3On the part of; done by. 就…而言，在…一方;由…做的 this wasn't simply a philanthropic gesture on his behalf 这不单纯是他做出的慈善姿态。 Example sentencesExamples This represents a compromise on behalf of the surgeon. This is a huge commitment on their behalf, but in my opinion is an even greater commitment for the wives and children to undertake. It is a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the retailer to allow the sweater to be changed for one of a different colour or size. It's a nice gesture on their behalf. The process took two years to complete and represented an enormous commitment on their behalf. Synonyms as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of appearing for, representing in the interests of Origin Middle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning 'on his side' (see by, half). Rhymes barf, calf, chaff, coif, giraffe, Graf, graph, half, laugh, scarf, scrum half, staff, strafe, wing half Definition of behalf in US English: behalf nounbəˈhæfbəˈhaf 1In the interests of a person, group, or principle. 为了（个人或团体）的利益，为了维护（某个原则） votes cast by labor unions on behalf of their members Example sentencesExamples In the previously more common subsidized loan, the state pays the interest on the student 's behalf while he or she is attending school. That means if someone starts to campaign on their behalf, so to speak, and breaks the rules, they can be held liable. The full mortgage repayment, including interest and capital, is paid on their behalf. The hospital is also keen to hear from those interested in fundraising on its behalf. Water voles are making a comeback in East Yorkshire, thanks to backing from farmers and landowners for a campaign on their behalf. Speaking through an interpreter, he told the Daily Echo: ‘Thank you to everyone who has campaigned on my behalf.’ Would you please let me know if you have authority from your principal to accept service of process on its behalf. Many of our California members worked hard on my behalf, and I want to thank them for their assistance. There were so many prayers that were offered and we're so grateful to everyone for all that they did on Elizabeth's behalf and on our behalf. In turn, the organization will negotiate on your behalf for lower interest rates and a more convenient payment option. Synonyms in the interests of, in support of, for, for the benefit of, for the good of, for the sake of, to the advantage of, to the profit of, on account of 2As a representative of. 代表 he had to attend the funeral on Mama's behalf 他只好代表妈妈参加丧礼。 Example sentencesExamples Her husband Jack, who attended the ceremony on her behalf, was choked with emotion as he collected her award. I'm selling this on behalf of my soon-to-be Mother-in-Law (who doesn't "get" eBay). He said: ‘In these circumstances we would ask the local force to attend on our behalf.’ Your surveyor or solicitor can attend the sale and bid on your behalf. I am writing on behalf of my partner. He traveled to Madrid with one of the couple's children to accept an award on his wife's behalf. On behalf of my colleagues it gives me pleasure to welcome Mark on to the Board of Directors. Daniel, who was on holiday in France and could not attend, sent his father to accept the award on his behalf. On behalf of my family and my father, I'd like to thank the council and the city of Los Angeles for this great honor. On behalf of my family, I'd like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming care and sympathy we have received. Her father, Tom, attended on her behalf. Synonyms as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of 3On the part of; done by. 就…而言，在…一方;由…做的 this wasn't simply a philanthropic gesture on his behalf 这不单纯是他做出的慈善姿态。 Example sentencesExamples It is a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the retailer to allow the sweater to be changed for one of a different colour or size. The process took two years to complete and represented an enormous commitment on their behalf. It's a nice gesture on their behalf. This is a huge commitment on their behalf, but in my opinion is an even greater commitment for the wives and children to undertake. This represents a compromise on behalf of the surgeon. Synonyms as a representative of, as a spokesperson for, for, in the name of, with power of attorney for, in place of, on the authority of, at the behest of Origin Middle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning ‘on his side’ (see by, half).
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