Converse of object

• add: SNP leader Alex Salmond congratulated Sir Menzies on his success, saying he would " undoubtedly add gravitas to the Liberal Democrats " .

• lack: But, like the others, it sadly lacks the gravitas the book world likes.

• carry: The list is endless - they all carry a similar gravitas to curling.

• bring: You must also bring the gravitas and entrepreneurial flair required by this position.

• have: Yahoo already has the gravitas of a major player within online search.

• give: The somber black cloth boards and striking silver lettering give the edition gravitas and an appropriately sinister quality.

Adjective modifier

• necessary: They will be ambitious, driven and have the necessary gravitas to lead a team and demonstrate superb presentation skills.

• real: This role requires an individual with real gravitas; someone who others respect and are happy to follow.

• little: I mean, really, have a little goddam gravitas.

• more: At 49, Bob Geldof from the TV series is their junior and yet he seems to have more gravitas than any of them.

• certain: She had the controlled delivery of a singer, a light airiness combined with a certain gravitas.

• enough: There is not enough gravitas and gentle but firm certainty.