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Orient
('/oU/r/i//@/nt )

adjective (a)

  • Rising, as the sun.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the countries of Asia(noun.location)
    Synonym:
    east
    source: wordnet30
  • the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia(noun.location)
    Synonym:
    eastern hemisphere
    source: wordnet30
  • The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • be oriented(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    point
    source: wordnet30
  • determine one's position with reference to another point(verb.perception)
    Example:
    We had to orient ourselves in the forest.
    Synonym:
    orientate
    Antonym:
    disorient, disorientate
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to point(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Orient the house towards the West.
    source: wordnet30
  • familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen.
    source: wordnet30
  • adjust to a specific need or market(verb.change)
    Example:
    A magazine oriented towards young people.
    Synonym:
    tailor
    source: wordnet30
  • To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • Same as Orientate, 2.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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