belong

[bih-lawng, -long] / bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /

VERB

be part of, be in proper place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply exist fit reside

STRONG

accord agree appertain associate bear become befit chime concern correlate correspond go harmonize inhere match permeate pertain refer regard set suit touch vest

WEAK

attach to be a component be a constituent be a part be akin be an adjunct of be connected with be fitting be linked with be related be relevant bear upon go with have relationship to have respect to have to do with

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid differ disagree disapprove disassociate disconnect oppose refuse

VERB

be affiliated with

Synonyms

STRONG

swing

WEAK

be a member be a member of be allied to be associated with be classified among be contained in be included in be one of be one of the family be part of fit in have a place in in with owe allegiance owe support run with swing with take one's place with

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Food historians may not fully agree - naan belongs to other South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines as well - but its ties to India are deep and long-standing.

From BBC

"It belongs as well to my dedicated staff and volunteers who provide support to victims and witnesses to crime in Victim Support Northern Ireland."

From BBC

But only 11% of that amount belongs to the public company.

From The Wall Street Journal

I also belong to a credit union that offers free financial advice.

From MarketWatch

She held an auction in 1987, selling most of her personal belongings—from jewelry to dresses and old posters—to raise money for her work.

From The Wall Street Journal

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