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belong to someone Definition


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belong
verb, intr belonged, belonging
    1a. To have a proper place, or have the right qualities to fit (especially with or in something or someone); to go along or together with it or them;
      Example: Knives do not belong in this drawer
      Example: My child belongs with me
      Example: These two socks belong together
    1b. To be properly classified (in a class, section, under a heading, etc).
      Thesaurus: appertain, relate, pertain, bear upon.
    2. To be entirely acceptable on a social or personal level; to be at home, or to fit in.
      Example: It's a nice firm, but somehow I just don't belong
      Thesaurus: fit in, be one of the family.
Derivative: belonging
noun
    Fitting in or acceptability within a group.
      Thesaurus: affinity, association, attachment, inclusion, link, kinship, rapport, compatibility, fellowship; Antonym: antipathy.
Etymology: 14c intensive of longen to belong or to be suitable.

Phrasal Verb: belong to someone or something
    To be their or its property or right.
Phrasal Verb: belong to something
    To be a member of (a group, club, etc) or a native of (a place).


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