behalf
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
Noun 2 meanings
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.
“She appeared on behalf of the U.N. Secretary General at a conference held in behalf of the world's children.”
One's role or rightful place; stead or authority.
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.
BEHALF at a glance
BEHALF has 6 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (B 3 + E 1 + H 4 + A 1 + L 1 + F 4) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,401 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with behalf
All rhymes- HALF10
- CALF9
- MOONCALF15
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