Avoid and Belong

Avoid

Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Belong is an antonym for avoid.

Belong

Belong verb - To have or be in a usual or proper place.
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Synonyms for Belong

Avoid is an antonym for belong in be part of topic.

Common collocations

contact avoid contact belong contact
sort avoid sort belong sort
damage avoid damage belong damage

Both words in one sentence

  • To avoid confusion over whether they belong under Films or Western Animation (or Films or Anime & Manga, for Japanese animated films).
  • Useful Notes / The Troubles Purely villainous groups of terrorists are often said to belong to some fictional ultra-violent Renegade Splinter Faction, in an attempt to avoid political controversy.
  • Doesn't always work, but moving with a sense of purpose and giving the appearance that you belong there is one of the most effective ways to avoid drawing attention.
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