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belong to

[/bɪˈlɔŋ tu/]
verb
pertencer a
1. to be the property or possession of someone
This book belongs to me.
Este livro pertence a mim.
2. to be a member of a group, organization, or community
She belongs to the tennis club.
Ela pertence ao clube de tênis.
3. to fit naturally or appropriately in a place or context
These dishes belong in the kitchen cabinet.
Estes pratos pertencem ao armário da cozinha.
4. to have a natural place or role
He belongs in the major leagues.
Ele pertence às grandes ligas.
Synonyms
be owned bybe a member ofbe part ofbe possessed bybe the property of
Antonyms
not belong toexclude frombe separate from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pertencer a
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pertencer a
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pertencer a
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
pertencer a
identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

belong to someone with all one's heart
where one belongs
don't belong here
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