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Orient

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

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

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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