Belong
What it means
To have a secure and accepted place within a group, relationship, or setting.
Reach for it when affirming that someone is recognized as a valued member
Every child should belong in the club without hiding part of who they are.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
be one of us
Fits when close group identity is celebrated
Not when the phrase could exclude outsiders
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everyday
fit in
Fits when social ease or similarity is emphasized
Not when acceptance should not require conformity
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warm
feel at home
Fits when comfort and familiarity define the experience
Not when formal membership is being recorded
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professional
be included
Fits when access and participation are guaranteed
Not when emotional connection is the focus
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formal
be accepted
Fits when others' recognition is the key issue
Not when mutual attachment must be conveyed
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literary
have a place
Fits when dignity and recognized worth matter
Not when casual social compatibility is enough
Opposites 3
- be excluded
- feel alienated
- stand apart
Common phrases 3
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belong here
The handmade signs told each arriving family they belong here.
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belong together
These contrasting voices belong together in the final chorus.
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right to belong
The charter protects every resident's right to belong.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated