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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

But L.A.’s most cherished landmarks belong to us and us alone, a secret you’re let in on if you live here long enough and pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Over several days, Moffett observed at least 90 harvester ants interacting with the smaller cone ants, which belong to an undescribed species in the genus Dorymyrmex.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 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

It’s like time has stopped, and we’re island creatures returned to the sea where we belong.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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