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belong
[bih-lawng, -long]
verb (used without object)
to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed byto ).
He belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
to have the proper qualifications, especially social qualifications, to be a member of a group.
You don't belong in this club.
to be proper or due; be properly or appropriately placed, situated, etc..
Books belong in every home. This belongs on the shelf. He is a statesman who belongs among the great.
verb phrase
to be the property of.
The book belongs to her.
to be a part or adjunct of.
That cover belongs to this jar.
belong
/ ɪˈɒŋ /
verb
(foll by to) to be the property or possession (of)
(foll by to) to be bound to (a person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence, allegiance, or membership
to be classified (with)
this plant belongs to the daisy family
(foll by to) to be a part or adjunct (of)
this top belongs to the smaller box
to have a proper or usual place
that plate belongs in the cupboard
informalto be suitable or acceptable, esp socially
although they were rich, they just didn't belong
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of belong1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of belong1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
No Space for Bezos unites activists belonging to various Venetian collectives – from those campaigning for more housing for Venice's dwindling population to the anti-cruise ship committee.
According to the ICO, this included access to personal data belonging to 155,592 UK residents, such as names, year of birth, geographical information, profile images, race, ethnicity, health reports and family trees.
In the U.S., sweetness shows up everywhere — even in places it doesn’t strictly belong.
Tests confirmed the bodies belonged to babies and children up to three years of age.
Both of the targeted lawmakers belonged to Minnesota's Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which is affiliated with the national Democratic Party.
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