behalf


Meanings

  • as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as ;
    • "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")
    • "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"
    • "this letter is written on behalf of my client"
  • for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive);
    • "in your behalf"
    • "campaigning in his own behalf"
    • "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf"
  • BEHALF n pl. -HALVES interest, support, or benefit

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 14

behalf is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

behalf is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

behalf is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 15

behalf is a valid Words With Friends word