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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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Others belong to the so-called 'Neptunian desert,' a region where few planets are expected to exist based on current theories.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

But the library of shows will belong to him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It’s practically gospel that you need a thick skin to succeed in business, especially if you belong to an underrepresented group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Court filings lay out how Altman convinced Musk to back OpenAI in 2015, acting as a co-founder for a non-profit lab whose technology "would belong to the world."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“And now they belong to Stavros Sinclair,” said Sydney.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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