Gravitate toward

verb

To be attracted or drawn towards something or someone.

People naturally gravitate toward others who share similar interests.
Visual representation of "gravitate toward" - To be attracted or drawn towards something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • people gravitate toward
  • children gravitate toward
verb

To move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.

The planets gravitate towards the Sun.
Visual representation of "gravitate toward" - To move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.

Often appears as...

  • planets gravitate toward
  • objects gravitate toward

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To be attracted or drawn towards something or someone.

People naturally gravitate toward others who share similar interests.
Visual representation of "gravitate toward" - To be attracted or drawn towards something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • people gravitate toward
  • children gravitate toward
verb

To move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.

The planets gravitate towards the Sun.
Visual representation of "gravitate toward" - To move or tend to move under the influence of gravitational force.

Often appears as...

  • planets gravitate toward
  • objects gravitate toward

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Emotional Pull

Indicates a natural attraction or interest, typically used in a positive or neutral sense.

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I always gravitate toward books with a hint of mystery.
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Social Situations

Used to describe social preferences or natural tendencies in groups.

Illustration for Social Situations
At parties, I gravitate toward the quiet corner with like-minded people.
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Subconscious Choice

It can imply an unconscious or spontaneous decision-making process.

Illustration for Subconscious Choice
Without realizing, she began to gravitate toward warmer colors when decorating her room.
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Emotional Pull

Indicates a natural attraction or interest, typically used in a positive or neutral sense.

Illustration for Emotional Pull
I always gravitate toward books with a hint of mystery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Situations

Used to describe social preferences or natural tendencies in groups.

Illustration for Social Situations
At parties, I gravitate toward the quiet corner with like-minded people.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subconscious Choice

It can imply an unconscious or spontaneous decision-making process.

Illustration for Subconscious Choice
Without realizing, she began to gravitate toward warmer colors when decorating her room.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Pull

Indicates a natural attraction or interest, typically used in a positive or neutral sense.

Illustration for Emotional Pull
I always gravitate toward books with a hint of mystery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Situations

Used to describe social preferences or natural tendencies in groups.

Illustration for Social Situations
At parties, I gravitate toward the quiet corner with like-minded people.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subconscious Choice

It can imply an unconscious or spontaneous decision-making process.

Illustration for Subconscious Choice
Without realizing, she began to gravitate toward warmer colors when decorating her room.
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