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Meaning & Definition of Gravitate in English

English

Gravitate

Pronunciation:

/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning 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.