In behalf of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /bɪˈhæf/ /ˈəv
in bi-HAF uhv
ˈɪn/ /bɪhˈɑːf/ /ˈɒv
in bih-HAHF ov
Definition
Used to mean 'for the benefit of' someone or something; to do something that helps or supports them.
Usage & Nuances
'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 dePortuguese (BR): em benefício dePortuguese (PT): em benefício deChinese (Simplified): 为了……的利益Chinese (Traditional): 為了……的利益Hindi: के हित मेंArabic: من أجل مصلحةBengali: পক্ষে - মঙ্গলের জন্যRussian: в интересах - для благаJapanese: 〜の利益のためにVietnamese: vì lợi ích củaKorean: ~을(를) 위해 - ~의 이익을 위해Turkish: yararına - lehineUrdu: کے فائدے کے لیے - کی بھلائی کے لیےIndonesian: demi kepentingan - demi kebaikan
Example Sentences
The charity works in behalf of poor children.
basic
They made new rules in behalf of public safety.
basic
The lawyer spoke in behalf of the victim.
basic
We raised money in behalf of our local hospital.
natural
Many people volunteer their time in behalf of important causes.
natural
She advocates in behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.
natural