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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"The reasons why we broke up are private and belong to us and we've both dealt with it in a very mature way," he wrote.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Soy isoflavones belong to a group of compounds called flavonoids and can mimic some actions of the hormone estrogen.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“Was it slow? Absolutely, but that was because everyone understood these places belong to the people.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The sentiment is unobjectionable, though the act of apologizing is made infinitely easier when the sins belong to unnamed others in centuries past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Sometimes Danny wondered if he’d ever find a family to belong to.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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