January 18, 2026
gravitate
/ˈɡɹævɪteit/verb
To be naturally pulled or attracted toward a person, place, or thing.
Example sentences
- “At parties, people tend to gravitate toward the kitchen.”
- “Shy children often gravitate toward quieter activities like reading.”
Almost always followed by 'toward' or 'to': guests gravitate toward the kitchen at parties. The pull is natural and unforced; nobody gravitates deliberately.