Antonyms for belong to


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-lawng, -long
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ


Definition of belong to

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to go along with, properly relate to," from be- intensive prefix, + longen "to go," from Old English langian "pertain to, to go along with," of unknown origin. Senses of "be the property of" and "be a member of" first recorded late 14c. Cognate with Middle Dutch belanghen, Dutch belangen, German belangen. Replaced earlier Old English gelang, with completive prefix ge-.
  • As in bear on/bear upon : verb concern
  • As in become : verb enhance
  • As in touch : verb have to do with; regard
  • As in accompany : verb occur with something
  • As in bear on : verb concern
  • As in characterize : verb typify, distinguish
  • As in compose : verb be part of construction
  • As in concern : verb relate to, have reference to
  • As in date : verb assign a time

Synonyms for belong to

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