gravitate

Definition

To move under the force of gravity.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Theſe, who have nature's ſteps with care purſued, That matter is with active force endued, That all its parts magnetic power exert, And to each other gravitate, aſſert."
• "Children naturally gravitate to such a big, friendly man."
• "The guests slowly gravitated to the kitchen."

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