Synonyms for behalf
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children.
Related words
- Phrases
- in behalf of
Forms
- Plural
- behalfs → sakes, benefits, interests, advantages…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| behalf | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- sake1, saki2
- 6 letters
- profit2, behoof
- 7 letters
- benefit3
- 8 letters
- interest2
- 9 letters
- advantage3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (saki2 = 2 syllables).