Synonyms of gravitate

gravitate

verb

as in to prefer

to be drawn or attracted

He always gravitated to the fantasy section of the bookstore.

She tends to gravitate towards people who share her interest in music.

Related Words

• prefer
• choose
• tend
• like
• take
• tend (to)
• enjoy
• want
• favor
• point
• select
• go
• pick
• adore
• relish
• care (for)
• dig
• bias
• desire
• cotton (to)
• crave
• incline (toward)
• fancy
• lean (toward or towards)
• delight (in)
• single (out)
• wish (for)
• covet
• admire
• appreciate
• prejudice
• name
• groove (on)
• cull
• revel (in)
• handpick
• suggest
• cherish
• treasure
• indicate
• value
• prize
• hanker (for or after)
• go in for
• trend
• run
• be partial to

Dissimilar Words

• avoid
• shun
• dislike
• hate
• shy (from or away from)
• loathe
• refuse
• detest
• abhor
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• discard
• disfavor
• jettison
• mislike
• throw away
• abominate
• throw out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gravitate

Still, most gravitate toward the main pool, where the Delano's social scene has revolved for decades. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

The strength of midsize SUVs, with sales up more than 16% year over year, shows that consumers are gravitating toward the center of the market where value, utility, and affordability intersect. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Cunningham has exactly the sort of personality American sports fans have always gravitated toward. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Yes, there’s a time and place for bright aqua or Jellyfish Candy red polish, but, according to nail artists, more and more clients are gravitating towards timeless neutrals that radiate quiet luxury. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 July 2026

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