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gravitate

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt]

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Learn how to use gravitate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical science”

(verb) to move toward something due to a force, like how objects pull each other. For example, the moon gravitate towards the Earth because of gravity.

Example

The apple gravitated towards the ground when it fell from the tree.

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The balloon didn’t gravitate downward; it floated up into the sky.

Example

Why do planets gravitate around the sun?

Context: “social behavior”

(verb) to be attracted to something or someone, like how you might feel drawn to a hobby or a group of friends. It's when you naturally want to be near something.

Example

She tends to gravitate toward art and creative activities.

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He never gravitated towards playing sports; he preferred reading books.

Example

What kinds of people do you gravitate towards?

How to pronounce gravitate

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt]

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