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

Media companies have been gravitating toward adding this content — along with short-form programming — to their platforms in a bid to attract younger viewers. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

When people speak about what makes living in Los Angeles ideal, discussion often gravitates toward the weather or the proximity to beaches, deserts or mountains. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Why prominent officials have often gravitated toward an economic sales pitch for the downtown stadium — one that can be debunked with evidence — is confounding. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

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