Gravitate

/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to be attracted to or to move toward something.
Children often gravitate toward bright colors and playful designs.
to move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.
The planets gravitate around the sun due to its strong gravitational pull.
to have a natural tendency to be attracted to someone or something.
As a naturally curious person, she tends to gravitate toward new ideas and experiences.
to be drawn or inclined to a particular situation or environment.
Artists tend to gravitate towards cities known for their vibrant cultural scenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'gravitas', meaning weight or heaviness, with the suffix '-ate' to form the verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gravitate towards:
To be drawn or attracted to a particular person, thing, or idea.
gravitate away:
To move away from something or to lose attraction.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To be drawn or attached to a person or thing in a social context.
He tends to gravitate towards the most interesting people at parties.
To slowly shift focus or interest.
As the conversation went on, I began to gravitate toward the topic of travel.