vt to be deserved by.
2. belong ·vi to be suitable for; to be due to.
3. belong ·vi to be the property of; as, jamaica belongs to great britain.
4. belong ·vi to be the concern or proper business or function of; to appertain to.
5. belong ·vi to be a part of, or connected with; to be appendant or related; to owe allegiance or service.
6. belong ·vi to be native to, or an inhabitant of; ·esp. to have a legal residence, settlement, or inhabitancy, whether by birth or operation of law, so as to be entitled to maintenance by the parish or town.