GRAVITATES

Verb

gravitates

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gravitate

Source: Wiktionary


GRAVITATE

Grav"i*tate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gravitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Gravitating.] Etym: [Cf. F. graviter. See Gravity.]

Definition: To obey the law of gravitation; to exert a force Or pressure, or tend to move, under the influence of gravitation; to tend in any direction or toward any object. Why does this apple fall to the ground Because all bodies gravitate toward each other. Sir W. Hamilton. Politicians who naturally gravitate towards the stronger party. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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