Synonyms of belong

belong

verb

bi-ˈlȯŋ 

1

as in to stay

to have or be in a usual or proper place

your shoes belong in the closet, not in the middle of the living room where people will trip on them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stay
• go
• place
• fit (in)

2

as in to pertain

to be the property of a person or group of persons

those textbooks belong to the school system and not to the students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pertain
• have
• appertain
• possess
• own
• hold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belong

Recovery belongs in the budget Patients may need to account for time away from work while recovering from a hair transplant. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Some strategists, anticipating that the committee may raise flags, now try to get ahead of the process by submitting additional documentation, including filmmaker quotes and source materials, to explain why a film belongs in its intended category. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

For Warren-Thomas, the gathering is an opportunity to challenge perceptions about where wellness resources belong. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Owning a popular product can offer a sense of belonging without the cost of traditional luxury. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026