Gravitate to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹævɪˌteɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GRAV-ih-tayt too, tuh, tih
ɡɹˈævɪtˌeɪt/ /tˈuː
grav-ih-TAYT too
Definition
To be naturally drawn or attracted to something or someone, often because you like it or feel comfortable with it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'toward/to' plus a thing, idea, or type of person. Formal or neutral, not slang. Implies an inner, often unconscious, attraction. Do not confuse with 'move' or 'go' which are more physical.
Spanish: sentirse atraído por - inclinarse haciaPortuguese (BR): tender a - sentir-se atraído porPortuguese (PT): tender para - sentir-se atraído porChinese (Simplified): 被吸引到 - 倾向于Chinese (Traditional): 被吸引到 - 傾向於Hindi: की ओर आकर्षित होनाArabic: يميل إلى - ينجذب إلىBengali: প্রবৃত্তিতে আকৃষ্ট হওয়া - স্বতঃস্ফূর্তভাবে ঝোঁকানোRussian: тянуться к - стремиться кJapanese: 自然と惹かれる - 無意識に引き寄せられるVietnamese: bị thu hút về phía - có xu hướng hướng tớiKorean: 자연스럽게 끌리다 - 저절로 향하다Turkish: doğal olarak yönelmek - kendiliğinden çekilmekUrdu: قدرتی طور پر کسی چیز کی طرف مائل ہونا - خود بخود کھینچناIndonesian: tertarik pada - condong ke
Example Sentences
Children often gravitate to bright colors.
basic
People tend to gravitate to those with similar interests.
basic
At the party, I gravitated to the food table.
basic
No matter where I go, I always gravitate to the quiet corners.
natural
Some kids naturally gravitate to sports, while others prefer music.
natural
You’ll notice people often gravitate to leaders during uncertain times.
natural