Definitions

gravitate

[grav-i-teyt] / ˈgræv ɪˌteɪt /

VERB

be drawn toward; fall to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drift incline lean tend

STRONG

approach descend drop move precipitate settle sink

WEAK

be attracted be influenced be pulled

Antonyms

STRONG

ascend depart increase leave rise

WEAK

retreat run away

Example Sentences

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Gravitate to one and the other will fire a puck at net with some serious velocity.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2018

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