Belong

/bɪˈlɔːŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To be a part of or have a rightful place in a particular group or category.

She felt that she truly belonged to the community after volunteering for several months.

To be suitable or appropriate in a particular context.

These shoes don't belong in the garden; they should be in the closet.

To be owned by or the property of someone.

This book belongs to my brother.

To be an inherent part of something.

Respect and kindness belong to the core values of our organization.

Middle English: from be- ‘about’ + long (from Old English ‘lang’), hence literally ‘to have a relation to’.

belong to someone

To be owned by someone.

belong together

To be suited for each other or parts of a group.

belonging

The state of being a part of or connected to.

belongings

The things that one owns.

To vibe with a group.

At that concert, I felt like I really belonged.

To be accepted socially.

After joining the crew, I finally felt like I belonged.