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'behalf' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'behalf' with 18 example sentences.


behalf noun

: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of')

: for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)


  • Please say hello to your family on my behalf.
  • On behalf of my family, thank you.
  • The lawyer spoke convincingly on behalf of his client.
  • He made a speech on behalf of our company.
  • On behalf of the company, I welcome you.
  • He is acting on his own behalf.
  • I attended the meeting on her behalf.
  • Bob expressed words of thanks on behalf of his classmates.
  • On behalf of the government, the mass media are abused.
  • She spoke in behalf of the homeless.
  • I'm calling you on behalf of Mr. Simon.
  • My oldest brother attended the meeting on behalf of our father.
  • She is collecting on behalf of the blind.
  • I bought a new dress for her on his behalf.
  • On behalf of your grandchildren, save the forests!
  • I am writing to you on behalf of my mother.
  • The vice-president attended the ceremony on behalf of the president.
  • Please compliment her on my behalf.
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