Synonyms of gravitated

gravitated

verb

past tense of gravitate

as in preferred

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

• preferred
• chose
• pointed
• tended
• took
• liked
• favored
• went
• enjoyed
• picked
• wanted
• relished
• tended (to)
• selected
• dug
• fancied
• inclined (toward)
• adored
• craved
• named
• culled
• desired
• leaned (toward or towards)
• delighted (in)
• cared (for)
• admired
• biased
• coveted
• prejudiced
• grooved (on)
• singled (out)
• wished (for)
• valued
• suggested
• appreciated
• reveled (in)
• prized
• indicated
• handpicked
• cottoned (to)
• cherished
• treasured
• hankered (for or after)
• trended
• ran
• went in for
• was partial to

Dissimilar Words

• avoided
• shunned
• disliked
• hated
• refused
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• rejected
• shied (from or away from)
• declined
• turned down
• discarded
• jettisoned
• abominated
• disfavored
• misliked
• threw away
• threw out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gravitated

With the exception of Apple, Cramer said Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla have become relative laggards as investors gravitated toward newer winners. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 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

In their quest for value, consumers have gravitated to Walmart. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The subtle honeycomb weave adds just the right amount of texture without overwhelming a space, and BHG readers especially gravitated toward the versatile light gray color. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Giltay gravitated to UConn, and vice versa, after Eric Reibe transferred out to Southern Cal. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

As the rigors of life under the big tent became too much, Danch gravitated toward wine. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

That everyday boyishness is the reason Disney Kids & Family’s senior vice president of casting, Brenda Kelly Grant, and her team gravitated to Barton for placement across the Disney portfolio. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026