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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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“The moment when they get the student ID signals, ‘Yes, you’re going through a transition, but you now belong on campus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

‘It’s really been a joy to reunite the soil with the plants that belong here,’ Christopher Smee says of removing his lawn and planting California natives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Anandasangaree thanked the firearms owners who had declared their guns by the Tuesday deadline, saying in a statement that "these types of weapons do not belong in our communities".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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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