What is another word for be the property of?
Pronunciation: [biː ðə pɹˈɒpəti ɒv] (IPA) 
"Be the property of" is a phrase that denotes ownership of an object or item. However, there are various synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase. Some of these are 'belong to,' 'be owned by,' 'be in possession of,' 'be in ownership of,' 'be the rightful owner of,' 'have in one's possession,' and 'hold ownership of.' All of these phrases indicate the sense of ownership of an item, with slight variations in their meaning. Synonyms can be useful in making writing sound more varied and interesting, and they can offer more specific contextual meaning to a sentence.
