v. i.
Why does this apple fall to the ground? Because all bodies gravitate toward each other. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Politicians who naturally gravitate towards the stronger party. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. gravitation. See Gravity. ]
Law of gravitation,
a. (Physics) Of or pertaining to the force of gravity;
a. Causing to gravitate; tending to a center. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To descend by gravity; to sink. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]