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Gravitate (verb) means to move because of the pull of gravity.

verb

To move because of the pull of gravity.

To be gradually drawn towards someone or something, as if by a natural pull.

"Children naturally gravitate to such a big, friendly man."

"The guests slowly gravitated to the kitchen."

"A considerable amount of new rolling stock has been built for the main line services during recent years, and the older stock has gravitated to the secondary and branch lines." — , The Irish Railways Today (1940)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin gravitāt-, the past participial stem of gravitō.

Rhymes for gravitate

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What is the meaning of gravitate?

"gravitate" (verb) means to move because of the pull of gravity.

What are the different meanings of gravitate?

"gravitate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To move because of the pull of gravity; 2. To be gradually drawn towards someone or something, as if by a natural pull.