verb

belongs

Translation

to belong, to be a member of

This book belongs to me.

He belongs to the chess club.

The chair belongs in the corner.

((sth.)) belongs to ((sb./sth.)) to be the property of (sb./sth.) That car belongs to her.

((sb.)) belongs to ((a group)) to be a member of (a group) She belongs to the gym.

((sth.)) belongs ((somewhere)) to be in the correct place This plate belongs in the cupboard.

Synonyms: to be part of, to be owned by

From Middle English 'bilongen', from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'longen' (to be suitable, go with). Literally 'to go along with'.

Think 'This has 'long' been with me, so it 'be'longs to me.'