behalf synonyms

behalf

n.

interest, part, welfare, sake, side, benefit, advantage, place, account, service, stead, profit, concern, furtherance, recommendation, favor, encouragement, aid, help, assistance, representation, countenance, support.

Antonyms opposition*, derogation*, detraction.

on behalf of

in the interest of, for the benefit of, speaking for, as a representative of; see for, representing 2.

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