please on behalf of

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "please on behalf of" is not correct in English.
It should be "please, on behalf of." You can use it when you are making a request or expressing something on someone else's behalf. Example: "Please, on behalf of the committee, I would like to thank you for your support."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

So please, on behalf of A&E departments across the country, do think a little more carefully about that fifth glass of wine or sixth Jaeger bomb, particularly on New Year's Eve.

Independent

So please, on behalf of all of your customers and myself, please make opening a bottle of Soylent as easy as purchasing, drinking and digesting one is.

TechCrunch

Please, on behalf of the vast infrastructure of dedicated Democratic field organizers and community activists, go run the DNC.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

The Daily Express is pleased on behalf of savers (who probably make up a great deal of its readership).

The Guardian

The Sun is equally pleased on behalf of its readers: "Cheaper beer, bigger bingo prizes and a tax cut for all but the rich.

The Guardian

Kevin L. Mosley, another of Mr. Mineo's lawyers, said that if reports of the grand jury's vote were true, then "we're pleased on behalf of our client that the grand jury has indicted the officer who was the primary miscreant in this and hope that justice will continue to move along".

The New York Times

"I am pleased on behalf of grassroots GPs and their patients because they would have borne the brunt of the changes," he said.

BBC

May it please the court, on behalf of the governments, I have no brief to defend the district judge's decision to discuss this case publicly while it was pending on appeal.

The New York Times

"Please allow me on behalf of Fifa, and all those who believe in the spirit of fair play, to commend you for the positive attitude you bring to our game," wrote Sepp Blatter.

The Guardian

Please allow me, on behalf of the French delegation of the PPE-DE Group, to express our pleasure at the nomination of Mr Valéry Giscard d'Estaing as president of the Convention, as well as Mr Giuliano Amato and Mr Jean-Luc Dehaene as vice-presidents.

EU Parlament

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation on behalf of Harry G. Steele to The New York University Hematology Research Fund, care of Dr. Edward Amorosi, 160 East 34th Street, New York City, NY 10016.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always place a comma after "please" when using it as an interjection before "on behalf of". For example, write "Please, on behalf of..." instead of "Please on behalf of...".

Common error

For clarity and grammatical correctness, don't skip the comma after "please" when it starts the sentence. Doing so makes the sentence read awkwardly and can confuse the intended meaning.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "please on behalf of" functions as an introductory element used to preface a statement or request made in representation of someone else. Although Ludwig AI deems the phrase grammatically incorrect without a comma, its intent is to express politeness while acting as an intermediary.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Formal & Business

33%

Science

33%

Less common in

Wiki

0%

Social Media

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "please on behalf of" is used to introduce a statement or request made representing someone else. However, Ludwig AI points out that it is grammatically more accurate with a comma: "Please, on behalf of...". While the phrase is relatively rare, it appears mostly in news, business, and scientific contexts. When writing, remember to include the comma for grammatical correctness and consider alternative phrases like "on behalf of" or "representing" for more concise expressions.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

on behalf of

Removes the "please", making it a statement of representation rather than a request.

representing

Replaces the entire phrase with a single word indicating representation.

speaking for

Indicates that one is voicing the thoughts or opinions of another.

acting for

Suggests agency and taking actions in place of someone else.

as a representative of

Formalizes the phrase to emphasize an official role.

in the name of

Implies authority or permission to act for another.

for

Simplifies the phrase to a single preposition indicating purpose.

with authorization from

Highlights the permission granted to act on someone's behalf.

by authority of

Emphasizes the legal or official basis for acting on behalf of someone.

as an agent of

Highlights an official appointed role.

FAQs

How should I correctly use "please on behalf of" in a sentence?

The correct usage is "Please, on behalf of...". For example, "Please, "on behalf of the team", accept this award".

What is a more formal way to say "please on behalf of"?

A more formal way is to use "representing" or "as a representative of". For example, "Representing the company, I'd like to thank you".

Is it grammatically correct to say "please on behalf of" without a comma?

No, it is grammatically incorrect. The interjection "please" requires a comma when followed by "on behalf of". The correct form is "Please, on behalf of...".

What's the difference between saying "please, on behalf of" and simply "on behalf of"?

Adding "please" turns a statement into a polite request or expression of gratitude. "On behalf of" simply indicates representation or action for another party.