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# behalf

noun (only in the phrases "on behalf of" and "on someone's behalf")

«behalf» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. For someone, as their representative, or in their place. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#m1)
2. For the good of someone. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#m2)

### In the lessons

Used in formal speech and letters: "On behalf of the class, thank you." In school: a pupil speaks on behalf of the class. Phrases: on behalf of, on my behalf, in behalf of (US, for the good of).

### Examples

- On behalf of the class, I'd like to thank Mrs Lee. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x1)
- She accepted the prize on her brother's behalf. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x2)
- Please don't worry on my behalf. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x3)
- The head spoke on behalf of the school. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x4)
- He signed the card on behalf of us all. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x5)
- The charity collects money on behalf of sick children. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/#x6)

### Note

Not used alone: always "on behalf of" or "on someone's behalf". Do not mix with "on the part of" (by someone): "a mistake on the part of the teacher" means the teacher made it.

## In Jewish tradition

Used in formal speech and letters: "On behalf of the class, thank you." In school: a pupil speaks on behalf of the class. Phrases: on behalf of, on my behalf, in behalf of (US, for the good of).

### Examples

- Suffer me a little, and I will tell thee; for there are yet words on God's behalf. (Writings JOB.36.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/behalf/#x1)
- In Thy behalf my heart hath said: 'Seek ye My face'; Thy face, LORD, will I seek. (Writings PSA.27.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/behalf/#x2)
- And in thy majesty prosper, ride on, in behalf of truth and meekness and righteousness; and let thy right hand teach thee tremendous things. (Writings PSA.45.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/behalf/#x3)

### Note

Not used alone: always "on behalf of" or "on someone's behalf". Do not mix with "on the part of" (by someone): "a mistake on the part of the teacher" means the teacher made it.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «behalf» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behalf/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«behalf» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/behalf.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «behalf» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/behalf/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«behalf» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/behalf.html) on Mova free.