Main Entry:: be·long
Pronunciation:: \bi-ˈlȯŋ, bē-\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English belongen, from be- + longen to be suitable — more at long
Date:: 14th century

intransitive verb1 a: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous <a dictionary belongs in every home> b: to be in a proper situation <a man of his ability belongs in teaching>2 a: to be the property of a person or thing —used with to<the book belongs to me> b: to be attached or bound by birth, allegiance, or dependency —usually used with to<they belong to their homeland> c: to be a member of a club, organization, or set —usually used with to<she belongs to a country club>3: to be an attribute, part, adjunct, or function of a person or thing <nuts and bolts belong to a car>4: to be properly classifiedverbal auxiliarychiefly Southern & southern Midland : ought , must

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