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Definition of gravitate

gravitate

/ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/
grav · i · tate
Adverb:gravitationally
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Adjective:gravitational
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Past Simple:gravitated
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Past Participle:gravitated
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Present Participle:gravitating
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• verb

1

To be naturally drawn, attracted, or inclined toward a particular person, thing, or place.

Example

"At social gatherings, people often gravitate toward those who share similar interests."

2

To move or tend to move toward a center of attraction under the influence of gravitation (in physics and astronomy).

Example

"Smaller celestial bodies naturally gravitate toward more massive stars and planets."

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• Nearby Words

gravesite
gravestone
graveyard
gravitate
gravitation
gravitational
gravity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century as a scientific term from Modern Latin gravitatus, derived from Latin gravitas ('weight, heaviness'), from gravis ('heavy').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gravitate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gravitate
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