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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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

The seven vessels, which belong to Malaysian energy giant Petronas and oil-and-gas services provider Sapura Energy, aren’t detained but are holding back for a safe window to proceed, Hasan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Better to belong to the 75% club than the 25% club.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It wasn't like a museum, and I thought 'I belong here'.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Those belong to my mom. They’re her favorites,” Michael said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

belong

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