Definitions

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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Meanwhile the large sugar and tobacco plantations that once belonged to former colonizers were quickly being absorbed by American corporations — not by Cubans.

From Los Angeles Times

Looking back now, at 16, having just done my GCSEs and being with the first team, it's like, 'phew' but at the time, you're just focused and trying to prove that you belong there.

From BBC

“This album is totally about empowerment. There’s an energy behind it of divine justice... What’s for you belongs to you.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. Riskin argues persuasively that Lamarck made important contributions that deserve to be recognized, but he remains where he belongs: in Darwin’s shadow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Do food and toiletries belong in the same place?

From The Wall Street Journal

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