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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

Example Sentences

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An additional 12 to 24 months of accessible investments belong in a brokerage account.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Another surveillance video showed the same red Hyundai arriving at an apartment block, with Evans handling suitcases believed to belong to Beyoncé choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Because unless you occupy a very specific income bracket — one I certainly don’t belong to — you’ve probably noticed things feeling tighter lately.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

But beyond the delicious escapism, Francis brings us a story that shows the beauty of building community and making space for yourself to belong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But in some ways they’d always belong to me, and I couldn’t imagine not belonging to them.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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