Meaning & Definition of Gravitate in English
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Gravitate
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning and Definition of Gravitate
1. Primary Definition
To move towards or be attracted to something.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: To be attracted to or drawn toward something.
Example Sentence: People tend to gravitate toward positivity.
Definition: To move or be drawn toward a particular target or direction.
Example Sentence: The planets gravitate around the sun.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'gravitas', meaning weight or heaviness, with the suffix '-ate' to form the verb.
Synonyms
attract | draw | lure | pull | drift
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.
Translations
- Spanish: gravitación
- French: gravitent
- German: gravitiert
- Russian: гравитировать
Related Words
- gravity: The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
- gravitational: Relating to or resulting from the force of gravity.
Slang Meanings of gravitate
Meaning: To be drawn or attached to a person or thing in a social context.
Example Sentence: He tends to gravitate towards the most interesting people at parties.
Meaning: To slowly shift focus or interest.
Example Sentence: As the conversation went on, I began to gravitate toward the topic of travel.