2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gravitate \Grav"i*tate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gravitated}; p.
pr & vb n. {Gravitating}.] [Cf. F. graviter See
{Gravity.}]
To obey the law of gravitation; to exert a force Or pressure,
or tend to move under the influence of gravitation; to tend
in any direction or toward any object.
Why does this apple fall to the ground? Because all
bodies gravitate toward each other --Sir W.
Hamilton.
Politicians who naturally gravitate towards the
stronger party. --Macaulay.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
gravitate
v 1: move toward; "The conversation gravitated towards politics"
2: be attracted to "Boys gravitate towards girls at that age"
3: move due to the pull of gravitation
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