C2verbformalpsychologysociety
US/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/
UK/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/
to be attracted to something and move toward it, or to be drawn to it naturally
In context
Young people tend to gravitate toward big cities in search of work.
At parties, he always gravitates to the corner where the food is.
As a child, she gravitated naturally toward music.
Words that go with gravitate
verb + preposition
- gravitate towardMany students gravitate toward science subjects.
- gravitate toTourists gravitate to the main square at night.
- tend to gravitatePeople tend to gravitate to those who share their views.
adverb + verb
- naturally gravitateShy children naturally gravitate to quiet corners.
verb + adverb
- gravitate backAfter years abroad, he gravitated back to his home town.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
gravitate onCorrect: gravitate toward