- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
o
ri
ent
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| inflections: |
orients, orienting, oriented |
| definition 1: |
If a person or thing orients you to a new place or situation, they help you find your way around it or help you get used to it.
The teacher asked Alex to orient the new student to the classroom.- synonyms:
- acquaint
- similar words:
- condition
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| definition 2: |
When you orient yourself, you figure out what direction you're going in.
The hikers oriented themselves with their compass and discovered they were going north instead of south.- similar words:
- locate, set
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| definition 3: |
When you orient something, you make it face in a certain direction.
The architect oriented the house so that it would get morning light in the kitchen.- synonyms:
- place, position
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| definition 4: |
When you orient something toward a certain group, you direct it toward them. You create it with those people in your mind.
These books are oriented toward older children.- synonyms:
- adapt, gear, tailor
- similar words:
- accommodate, fashion, suit
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| related words: |
direct, guide |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
or
i
 nt
[or]
or
i
ent
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| definition: |
"The Orient" is an old word used to talk about the countries to the east of Europe, especially those countries most far away. The countries to the east of Europe are the countries of Asia.
The explorer traveled to the Orient and brought spices back to Europe.- synonyms:
- East
- similar words:
- Asia
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Orient comes from a Latin word that means "the part of the sky in which the sun rises."