English · Word Candidate

behalf

/bɪˈhæf/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: behalves · behalfs

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lợi ích, lợi lạc hoặc sự thịnh vượng của ai đó hoặc điều gì đó

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Noun

She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vai trò hoặc vị trí chính đáng của mình

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Noun

He was not only my Representative who died on my behalf; He was my Substitute who died in my very stead.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “behalf” mean?

The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.

Is “behalf” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.