Gravitate to
verb
To be attracted to someone or something.
Children always seem to gravitate to her because she has a way with them.
Often appears as...
- gravitate to people
- gravitate to new ideas
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Pull
Often implies an emotional attraction or connection rather than just physical movement.
Despite the arguments, she would always gravitate to her family.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Tendency
Suggests an instinctive action, happening without deep thought or effort.
Young athletes tend to gravitate to their role models' training methods.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Choice
Use it to describe preferences that aren't always immediately obvious.
At parties, he'd gravitate to the corner to observe rather than mingle.
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