behalf

Meaning

1. The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
2. One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.

Synonyms

backing

endorsement

espousal

support

advocacy

part

favour

grace

interest

means

medium

place

pro

role

sake

🍶

section

side

balance statement

account

comeliness

concern

cuteness

favor

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bɪˈhæf/

Etymology

From Middle English bihalve (“nearby”), from Old English bī healfe (“by [his/her] side”), from bī (“by”) + healfe (“side, half”), equivalent to be- + half.