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1. orient - noun

· the countries of Asia

Synonym(s): East, Orient




2. orient - noun

· the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

Synonym(s): eastern_hemisphere

Hypernym(s): hemisphere




3. orient - verb

· be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"

Synonym(s): point

Hypernym(s): lie




4. orient - verb

· determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"

Synonym(s): orientate

Hypernym(s): decide, make_up_one%27s_mind, determine

Antonym(s): disorient




5. orient - verb

· cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West"

Hypernym(s): position




6. orient - verb

· familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances; "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"

Hypernym(s): familiarize, familiarise, acquaint




7. orient - verb

· adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings"

Synonym(s): tailor

Hypernym(s): adapt, accommodate





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