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belong

verb /bɪlɔŋ/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 13
Definitions
verb

be in the right place or situation

“Where do these books belong?”

verb

be a part or adjunct

“the uniform looks like it belonged to a museum collection”

verb

be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)

“They belong to the same political party”

verb

be owned by; be in the possession of

“This book belongs to me”

verb

be rightly classified in a class or category

“The whales belong among the mammals”

verb

be suitable or acceptable

“This student somehow doesn't belong”

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