She was here for 15 years, but she never really belonged.
your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them
Recent Examples on the WebUnder federal law, service charges belong to the restaurant and may be retained solely by the restaurant or distributed to employees in any amount of the restaurant’s choosing, according to Dallas restaurant and hospitality attorney Ty Sheaks.—Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023 The past winners now belong to Trader Joe's new Hall of Fame lineup.—Tracey Harrington Mccoy, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 The aforementioned scrunchies belong to Gabby, played with vivacious confidence by Williams.—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2023 These spiky blooms belong at the back of your border in full sun.—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 18 Jan. 2023 The accounts belong to a digital influencer, a YouTuber recently elected federal lawmaker, a podcast host in the mold of Joe Rogan, and an evangelical pastor and senator-elect, among others.—David Biller And Carla Bridi, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2023 The accounts belong to a digital influencer, a YouTuber recently elected federal lawmaker, a podcast host in the mold of Joe Rogan, and an evangelical pastor and senator-elect, among others.—David Biller And Carla Bridi, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Jan. 2023 The accounts belong to a digital influencer, a YouTuber recently elected federal lawmaker, a podcast host in the mold of Joe Rogan, and an evangelical pastor and senator-elect, among others.—David Biller, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Jan. 2023 The BIDs also belong to the DC BID Council, a trade association.—Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English belongen, from be-be- + longen "to be suitable" — more at long entry 5
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