[bi-lawng, -long] 
| 1. | to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually fol. by to): He belongs to the Knights of Columbus. |
| 2. | to have the proper qualifications, esp. social qualifications, to be a member of a group: You don't belong in this club. |
| 3. | to be proper or due; be properly or appropriately placed, situated, etc.: Books belong in every home. This belongs on the shelf. He is a statesman who belongs among the great. |
| 4. | belong to,
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