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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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“By keeping it in the trust, it meant that the government couldn’t touch it because it didn’t belong to him. Since he didn’t own anything, when he passed, we didn’t have to do probate.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Harelly told one of her college professors she was considering switching majors because she felt like she didn’t belong.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

If they confirm BPPV, the preferred treatment is a technique called the Epley maneuver—a series of guided head and body turns designed to move the displaced crystals back where they belong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The three-part document was allegedly authored by Moreno-Gama, and listed "names and addresses that purported to belong to multiple CEOs and investors."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Neither of you would be here if you didn’t belong, but you can make that choice. It’s just not what our girl here wants.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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