How to Pronounce "gravitate"
word
ˈɡɹævɪˌteɪt
GRAV-ih-tayt
ɡɹˈævɪtˌeɪt
grav-ih-TAYT
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹævɪˌteɪt
British English
ɡɹˈævɪtˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAV-ih-tayt
UK
grav-ih-TAYT
Listen in Context
Children often gravitate toward fun activities.
Many people gravitate to big cities for job opportunities.
The discussion started to gravitate toward politics.
I always seem to gravitate towards the dessert table at parties.