Belong — synonyms, definition

1. belong (Verb)

accompany accord adhere affiliate appertain apply associate attach be akin to belong to combine concern conform fit fit in go go with harmonise harmonize include • • •

belong (Verb) — Be owned by; be in the possession of. ex. "This book belongs to me"

belong (Verb) — Be suitable or acceptable. ex. "This student somehow doesn't belong"

belong (Verb) — Be in the right place or situation. ex. "Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government" ex. "Where do these books belong?"

belong (Verb) — Be rightly classified in a class or category. ex. "The whales belong among the mammals"

belong (Verb) — Be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place). ex. "They belong to the same political party"

belong (Verb) — Be a part or adjunct. ex. "the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection" ex. "These pages don't belong"

be appertain inhere pertain