gravitate
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈɡɹævɪˌteɪt// UK //ɡɹˈævɪtˌeɪt// grav·i·tate
v. to be naturally attracted to something or someone. You use this when you feel like you are moving toward a place or person because you like them.
v. to be naturally attracted to a particular person, place, or thing. Often used in the context of social behavior or physical forces.
People tend to gravitate toward the center of the room.
Students often gravitate toward the professor who offers the most interesting research opportunities.
In the absence of a clear leader, the group members began to gravitate toward the most vocal individual, who eventually assumed the role of de facto commander.
Borrowed from New Latin gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō.