on behalf of

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Representing or acting as a proxy for another person, group, or entity.

Examples

The vice president accepted the award on behalf of the entire research team.
I am writing this letter on behalf of my neighbor to request a noise complaint investigation.

Synonyms: for, representing, in the name of, on the part of

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on behalf of

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv

Definition

Representing or acting as a proxy for another person, group, or entity.

Examples

The vice president accepted the award on behalf of the entire research team.
I am writing this letter on behalf of my neighbor to request a noise complaint investigation.
She spoke on behalf of the charity to explain their new funding goals.

Synonyms of on behalf of

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