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orient

The word “orient” has 1 syllable:

It's pronounced as /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

What is synonym and antonym for orient?

In the thesaurus, “orient” has 26 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for orient along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for orient

Meanings of orient

  • proper noun
    1. Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).
    2. The countries east of the Mediterranean.
    3. A city and town in Illinois.
    4. A city and town in Iowa.
    5. A town in Maine.
    6. A census-designated place and hamlet in New York.
    7. A town and village in South Dakota.
  • noun
    1. The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
    2. A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.
    3. (by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.
  • verb
    1. To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
    2. (by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
    3. To direct towards or point at a particular direction.
    4. To determine which direction one is facing.
    5. To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.
    6. To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.
    7. To change direction to face a certain way.
  • adjective
    1. Rising, like the morning sun.
    2. Of the colour of the sky at daybreak; bright red.
    3. (obsolete except poetic) Of, facing, or located in the east; eastern, oriental.
    4. (obsolete except poetic) Of a pearl or other gem: of great brilliance and value; (by extension) bright, lustrous.

Example Sentences

  • New students attend an orientation session to help them orient themselves on campus.
  • The map helped us orient our position before starting the hike.
  • She had to orient her thinking toward a more global perspective.
  • Pilots must quickly orient themselves when navigating through clouds.
  • He paused to orient the telescope toward the northern sky.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms or another words to orient, such as: accustom, acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, educate, enlighten.

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