gravitate
Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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