# gravitas vs gravitate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gravitas
*noun · IPA /ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/ · frequency rank #48,780*
Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.

### gravitate
*verb · IPA /ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/ · frequency rank #34,087*
To move under the force of gravity.

## Source
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