Gravitate Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɹævɪˌteɪt

GRAV-ih-tayt

UK

ɡɹˈævɪtˌeɪt

grav-ih-TAYT

परिभाषा

To be attracted to or move toward something, often in a natural or automatic way. It is often used figuratively to mean being drawn to a person, place, or idea.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Usually used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common collocation: 'gravitate toward(s)'. Mostly figurative—rarely about actual gravity. Don't confuse with 'motivate' or 'navigate'.

• Spanish: sentirse atraído - gravitar (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): sentir-se atraído - gravitar (figurativo)
• Portuguese (PT): sentir-se atraído - gravitar (figurativo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 被吸引 - 趋向
• Chinese (Traditional): 被吸引 - 趨向
• Hindi: आकर्षित होना
• Arabic: يميل (إلى) - ينجذب
• Bengali: আকর্ষিত হওয়া - টেনে নেওয়া
• Russian: тяготеть - стремиться
• Japanese: 引き寄せられる - 近づく
• Vietnamese: bị thu hút - hướng về
• Korean: 끌리다 - 가까워지다
• Turkish: yönelmek - çekilmek
• Urdu: مائل ہونا - رغبت کرنا
• Indonesian: tertarik - condong

उदाहरण वाक्य

Children often gravitate toward fun activities.

basic

Many people gravitate to big cities for job opportunities.

basic

The discussion started to gravitate toward politics.

basic

I always seem to gravitate towards the dessert table at parties.

natural

Over time, students tend to gravitate towards subjects they enjoy most.

natural

Even as an adult, I gravitate to people with a good sense of humor.

natural