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

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An additional 12 to 24 months of accessible investments belong in a brokerage account.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

"I feel as though I'm lost. I question my identity of who am I? Where do I belong?"

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Most Muslims, however, belong to the Sunni strand of Islam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

But beyond the delicious escapism, Francis brings us a story that shows the beauty of building community and making space for yourself to belong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

To prove that I could work hard enough to belong here.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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