orient

Pronunciation: US [ˈɔriˌent] UK [ˈɔːriənt]

n.East; The far East; Asia; Toyo
v.Adaptation; Towards; The face; Determine the direction
adj.East of the poem; Toyo; (The Sun) up; New
WebOriental table; To adapt; Redirect

Synonyms

accustom familiarize initiate introduce acquaint orientate

Definitions in English

adj.	1. rising in the sky 2. describes pearls with an exceptionally rich luster 3. glowing with a rich bright light
n.	1. the eastern part of the sky, where the sun rises 2. the countries of East Asia, especially China, Japan, and neighboring countries 3. the luster of a pearl, especially a pearl of high quality
v.	1. to accustom somebody or yourself to a new situation or set of surroundings 2. to position somebody or something facing a particular direction 3. to find out where you are and in which direction you need to travel 4. to direct something in a particular way, e. g. toward a particular objective or audience 5. to position something so that it faces east, especially to build a church so that its length lies east to west, with the main altar at the eastern end

Other Forms

Idioms

Example Sentences

All the ruddy Orient flames with day.
Source: Pope
Trying to orient himself by looking back..to establish whether he was above or below the tree.
Source: W. Faulkner
All early maps were oriented with the East at the top.
Source: E. Lynam

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North America >> United States >> Orient

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b - einort
c - bornite
g - cointer
j - noticer
l - genitor
n - jointer
p - retinol
s - intoner
t - pointer
u - protein
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