behalf in English: Used in the phrase on behalf of, which means for someone else or in the place of someone else. (noun)

Translation

Used in the phrase on behalf of, which means for someone else or in the place of someone else.

Word origin

From the Old English phrase be healfe, meaning by the side of someone.

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"On behalf of" means in the name of other people, not just yourself.

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"On someone's behalf" means for that person.

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We use this phrase to speak for a whole group at once.

speak

To say words with your voice, or to use a language.

person

A single human being, such as a man, woman, or child.

name

The word that a person, place, or thing is called.

help

To do something that makes things easier or better for another person.

for

Shows who or what something is meant to help, or the reason or length of time for something.

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