ˈɡrævɪteɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to be attracted or drawn to something, especially a person or a place, often in a strong or habitual way

“The tourists gravitated towards the beautiful beach during summer.”

2. verb

to move or be drawn towards something, especially under the influence of gravity

“The planets in the solar system gravitate towards the sun.”

3. verb

to have a tendency or inclination towards something

“Her students gravitate towards the difficult problems in the math textbook.”

4. noun

a tendency to be attracted to something or someone

“The community’s gravitation towards the local arts center has helped it thrive.”

5. noun

a tendency or inclination to be drawn towards something, especially under the influence of gravity

“The gravitation of the celestial bodies in the universe is governed by the laws of physics.”