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belong definition

be·long (bē lôŋ′, bi-)

intransitive verb

  1. to have a proper or suitable place the chair belongs in the corner, she belongs in the movies
  2. to be part of; be related or connected (to)
  3. to be a member: with to
  4. to be owned: with to
  5. Slang to be the owner: with to who belongs to this toothbrush?

Etymology: ME bilangen < be-, intens. + longen, to be suitable < OE langian, to belong

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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