Behalf

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhæf/

Definitions of behalf

noun in the interest of; as a representative of

Example Sentences

A1 I am writing on behalf of my friend who is unable to attend the meeting.

A2 She spoke on behalf of the entire team during the presentation.

B1 The lawyer will act on behalf of the client in court.

B2 The ambassador made a statement on behalf of his country at the United Nations.

C1 The CEO made a public announcement on behalf of the company regarding the new merger.

C2 The president signed the treaty on behalf of the nation, solidifying diplomatic relations.

Examples of behalf in a Sentence

formal I am writing this letter on behalf of our organization to express our concerns.

informal Can you please pick up the package on my behalf?

slang I'll cover for you, just say I did it on your behalf.

figurative The lawyer spoke eloquently on behalf of his client, painting a compelling picture of innocence.

Grammatical Forms of behalf

• past tense: helped
• plural: behalfs
• comparative: more helpful
• superlative: most helpful
• present tense: helps
• future tense: will help
• perfect tense: has helped
• continuous tense: is helping
• singular: behalf
• positive degree: helpful
• infinitive: to help
• gerund: helping
• participle: helped

Origin and Evolution of behalf

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'behalf' originated from the Old English word 'behalve', which means 'by the side of' or 'in the interest of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'behalf' has evolved to more commonly refer to acting or speaking on someone else's behalf, rather than just being by their side.