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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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They knew the keys didn’t belong to Cynthia, but they apparently did not link them to Hatley at the time.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Better to belong to the 75% club than the 25% club.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It wasn't like a museum, and I thought 'I belong here'.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Well, I’m the one who will do the work you’ll discuss. I need to understand all of what’s going on. I belong there.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson