Behalf Definition & Meaning
behalf
- noun
- 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" in song lyrics
See how behalf is used in real songs:
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"Who's puttin' it down on Miami's behalf"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"I always smell the gun smoke, on your behalf"
Aceyalone — Ms. AmeriKKKa -
"No need to pull out knots on my behalf"
Audio Two — Giz Starts Buggin'
Words that rhyme with behalf
Usage tips for "behalf"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "behalf" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for behalf to find words that pair well.
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- What does behalf mean?
- 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"
- What part of speech is behalf?
- Behalf is a noun.
- How many definitions does behalf have?
- Behalf has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).