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orient - Dictionary definition and meaning for orient

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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