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on behalf of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn bɪˈhæf əv/ · UK /ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv/

on behalf of means: Acting or speaking as the representative of another person or group.

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REPRESENTING SOMEONEB2

Acting or speaking as the representative of another person or group.

  • I’m speaking on behalf of my team.
  • She signed the agreement on behalf of the company.
  • On behalf of our family, thank you for coming.

How to use it: on behalf of someone/something (The lawyer spoke on behalf of her client.)

Similar words: for, as a representative of

Common phrases: on behalf of someone, on behalf of everyone

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ACTING FOR SOMEONEB2

Doing something for another person as their representative or in their place.

  • She answered on behalf of her husband.
  • I collected the parcel on behalf of my neighbor.
  • Can you sign this form on behalf of your company?

How to use it: on behalf of someone/something (He accepted the award on behalf of the whole team.)

Similar words: for, in someone’s place

Common phrases: on behalf of someone, on behalf of everyone

Questions about on behalf of

What does on behalf of mean?

Acting or speaking as the representative of another person or group.

What is on behalf of in other languages?

Türkçe: adına · Español: en nombre de · Français: au nom de · Deutsch: im Namen von · Italiano: a nome di · 日本語: を代表して

How do you pronounce on behalf of?

In American English /ɑn bɪˈhæf əv/; in British English /ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv/.

How do you use on behalf of in a sentence?

I’m speaking on behalf of my team. She signed the agreement on behalf of the company.

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