ORIENT

• (noun) the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

  synonyms : eastern hemisphere

  The adventurer's travels to the Orient were always exciting. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the countries of Asia

  synonyms : east

  She was always fascinated by the Orient. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) adjust to a specific need or market

  "a magazine oriented towards young people", "tailor your needs to your surroundings"

  synonyms : tailor

• (verb) familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances

  "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"

• (verb) determine one's position with reference to another point

  "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"

  synonyms : orientate

• (verb) cause to point

  "Orient the house towards the West"

• (verb) be oriented

  "The weather vane points North", "the dancers toes pointed outward"

  synonyms : point

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