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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His name had never looked so strange to him before, so alien, as if it didn’t really belong to him.

From Literature

They’re like, “Let’s get out of here. We do not belong here.”

From Los Angeles Times

"This victory belongs to people who aspire to and have sacrificed for democracy," he said in a speech.

From Barron's

"These documents belong to the Greek people," the party said.

From Barron's

Those would belong to a newly created, publicly traded company called Discovery Global if the deal goes through.

From Barron's