behalf
noun /bɪˈhɑːf/
/-ˈhæf/ Definition
on behalf of sb (also on sb's behalf) B2 representing: On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work. Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.Replacing and exchanging › for the good of or because of: Please don't leave on my behalf.Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason
(Definition of behalf noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- alternatively adverb
- bargain sth away phrasal verb
- change over phrasal verb
- compensation noun (EXCHANGE)
- countermand verb
- delegate noun
- pinch-hit verb
- pre-empt verb
- proxy noun
- refill noun
- refill verb
- represent verb (ACT FOR)
- spare noun
- substitute noun
- substitute verb
- succeed verb (FOLLOW)
- succession noun
- supersede verb
- supplant verb
- swap verb
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