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gravitated

 

[ ˈɡrævɪteɪtəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical attraction

Gravitate refers to the act of moving or being drawn towards something, particularly by a force of attraction, like gravity. It can also describe a natural inclination or tendency towards certain behaviors, beliefs, or ideas. This term is frequently used in both literal physical contexts and figurative social contexts. For example, one might gravitate towards a particular group of friends or a specific genre of music.

Synonyms

attracted, drawn, pulled

Examples of usage

  • She gravitated toward the art section in the museum.
  • People often gravitate to those who share their interests.
  • The planets gravitate around the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "gravitated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravitaram

🇮🇳 आकर्षित

🇩🇪 gravitierte

🇮🇩 tertarik

🇺🇦 притягував

🇵🇱 przyciągnięty

🇯🇵 引き寄せられた

🇫🇷 gravitée

🇪🇸 atraído

🇹🇷 çekilen

🇰🇷 끌림

🇸🇦 تجاذب

🇨🇿 přitahován

🇸🇰 pritiahnutý

🇨🇳 吸引的

🇸🇮 privlačen

🇮🇸 dreggður

🇰🇿 тартып алды

🇬🇪 მიზიდული

🇦🇿 cəlb edilmiş

🇲🇽 atraído

Etymology

The term 'gravitate' derives from the Latin word 'gravitas', which means 'weight' or 'heaviness'. The prefix 'gra' indicates a relationship to gravity and attracts, thus combining these meanings to convey attraction due to weight or force. Its usage has evolved in the English language, where it began to reflect not only physical pull but also metaphorical inclinations or attractions in human behavior and social contexts. This transformation in meaning traces back to the 17th century, gaining popularity in various intellectual discourses, especially in psychology and sociology, to indicate how individuals can be naturally drawn towards particular interests or groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,945, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.