Synonyms for behalf
bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑfbe·half

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1. behalf

   Synonyms:
   side, interest, advantage, aid, bestead

Princeton's WordNet

1. behalfnoun

   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";

2. behalfnoun

   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"

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1. behalfnoun

   Synonyms:
   benefit, advantage, profit, interest, account, behoof

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1. List of paraphrases for "behalf":

   name, number, names, nom, numbers, favour, sake, account, surname, representative, representation

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1. Alasdair Macintyre:

   If someone says that he cares for some individual, community, or cause, but is unwilling to risk harm or danger on his, her, or its behalf, he puts into question the genuineness of his care and concern. Courage, the capacity to risk harm or danger to oneself, has its role in human life because of this connection with care and concern

2. Senior Enlisted Leader:

   We owe her our eternal gratitude for her selfless dedication and sacrifice. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.

3. Ken Martin:

   He has been a tireless and strong progressive leader on behalf of Minnesotans in Washington, but that in no way excuses his behavior toward the women who came forward, his resignation today is an important part of the healing process.

4. Lebanon Malala Yousafzai:

   Today on my first day as an adult, on behalf of the world's children, I demand of leaders we must invest in books instead of bullets.

5. Ben Cardin:

   It would have been certainly preferable for the president to speak on behalf of the United States supported strongly by action in Congress.