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belongs

[/bɪˈlɔŋz/]
verb
pertence
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 or organization
She belongs to the chess club.
Ela pertence ao clube de xadrez.
3. to have a proper or suitable place
These dishes belong in the cabinet.
Estes pratos pertencem no armário.
4. to feel at home or comfortable in a place
He finally feels like he belongs here.
Ele finalmente sente que pertence aqui.
Synonyms
pertainsrelatesis owned byis part of
Antonyms
doesn't belongis excluded from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pertence
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pertence
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pertence
standard usage
Portugal
pertence
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to belong with
to belong to someone heart and soul
sense of belonging
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