gravitate
Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt]
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Learn how to use gravitate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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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.
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Why do planets gravitate around the sun?
How to pronounce gravitate
Pronunciation: [ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt]
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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.
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She tends to gravitate toward art and creative activities.
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He never gravitated towards playing sports; he preferred reading books.
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What kinds of people do you gravitate towards?