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

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

Best known for playing the flawed but fiercely loyal Fiona Gallagher on the Showtime dramedy Shameless, Rossum has always gravitated towards imperfect heroines. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

But independent researchers immediately gravitated toward the potential for misuse. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026