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gravitate.

To move under the force of gravity.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/
  1. To move under the force of gravity.

    intransitive
  2. To tend or drift towards someone or something, as though being pulled by gravity.

    figuratively · intransitive
    Children naturally gravitate to such a big, friendly man.
    The guests slowly gravitated to the kitchen.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from New Latin gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō.

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