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belong
verb(be-long)
be in the right place or situation
Synonyms: go,
Examples:
Where do these books belong?.
Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government.
belong
verb(be-long)
be a part or adjunct
Synonyms: belong to,
Examples:
The uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection.
These pages don't belong.
belong
verb(be-long)
be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
Examples:
They belong to the same political party.
belong
verb(be-long)
be owned by; be in the possession of
Examples:
This book belongs to me.
belong
verb(be-long)
be rightly classified in a class or category
Examples:
The whales belong among the mammals.
belong
verb(be-long)
be suitable or acceptable
Examples:
This student somehow doesn't belong.

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