In behalf of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /bɪˈhæf/ /ˈəv

in bi-HAF uhv

UK

ˈɪn/ /bɪhˈɑːf/ /ˈɒv

in bih-HAHF ov

التعريف

Used to mean 'for the benefit of' someone or something; to do something that helps or supports them.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'In behalf of' is formal but rare; 'on behalf of' (meaning as a representative) is much more common today. Use 'in behalf of' only when talking about benefiting or helping someone, not representing them. Confused often with 'on behalf of'.

• Spanish: en beneficio de
• Portuguese (BR): em benefício de
• Portuguese (PT): em benefício de
• Chinese (Simplified): 为了……的利益
• Chinese (Traditional): 為了……的利益
• Hindi: के हित में
• Arabic: من أجل مصلحة
• Bengali: পক্ষে - মঙ্গলের জন্য
• Russian: в интересах - для блага
• Japanese: 〜の利益のために
• Vietnamese: vì lợi ích của
• Korean: ~을(를) 위해 - ~의 이익을 위해
• Turkish: yararına - lehine
• Urdu: کے فائدے کے لیے - کی بھلائی کے لیے
• Indonesian: demi kepentingan - demi kebaikan

جمل نموذجية

The charity works in behalf of poor children.

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They made new rules in behalf of public safety.

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The lawyer spoke in behalf of the victim.

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We raised money in behalf of our local hospital.

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Many people volunteer their time in behalf of important causes.

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She advocates in behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.

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