behalf
noun /bɪˈhɑːf/
/bɪˈhæf/
Word OriginMiddle English: from a mixture of the earlier phrases on his halve and bihalve him, both meaning ‘on his side’ (see by, half).
Idioms Idioms
in behalf of somebody | in somebody’s behalf
- (US English) in order to help somebody
- We collected money in behalf of the homeless.
on behalf of somebody | on somebody’s behalf
- as the representative of somebody or instead of them
- On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
- Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.
- in order to help somebody
- They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers.
- because of somebody; for somebody
- Don't worry on my behalf.