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orient
[ noun adjective awr-ee-uhnt, ‑e±ð-±ð²Ô³Ù, ohr-; verb awr-ee-ent, ohr‑ ]
noun
- Older Use. the Orient,
- the countries of Asia, especially East Asia.
- (formerly) the countries to the east of the Mediterranean.
- Jewelry.
- an orient pearl.
- the iridescence of a pearl.
- the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world.
verb (used with object)
- to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc.
- to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like:
lectures designed to orient the new students.
Synonyms: ,
- to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations:
to orient a building north and south.
- to direct or position toward a particular object:
Orient it toward that house.
- to determine the position of in relation to the points of the compass; get the bearings of.
- to place so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the chief altar to the east and the chief entrance to the west.
- Surveying. to set (the horizontal circle of a surveying instrument) so that readings give correct azimuths.
- Mathematics. to assign to (a surface) a constant, outward direction at each point.
verb (used without object)
- to turn toward the east or in any specified direction.
adjective
- (of a gem or pearl) exceptionally fine and lustrous; oriental.
- Archaic. rising or appearing, especially as from below the horizon:
the orient sun.
Orient
1/ ˈɔ˰ùɪə²Ô³Ù /
noun
- the countries east of the Mediterranean
- the eastern hemisphere
orient
2noun
- poetic.
- archaic.the eastern sky or the dawn
- the iridescent lustre of a pearl
- ( as modifier )
orient pearls
- a pearl of high quality
adjective
- poetic.eastern
- archaic.(of the sun, stars, etc) rising
verb
- to adjust or align (oneself or something else) according to surroundings or circumstances
- tr to position, align, or set (a map, surveying instrument, etc) with reference to the points of the compass or other specific directions
- tr to set or build (a church) in an easterly direction
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- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-´Ç۾±Â·±ð²Ô³Ùe»å adjective
- ·É±ð±ô±ô-´Ç۾±Â·±ð²Ô³Ùe»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of orient1
Example Sentences
Many are themed, with events such as bingo, and they are not as alcohol orientated.
"It's the way that they do things - family orientated."
They are not necessarily oriented by harm, they are oriented by dominance — they are trying to threaten people.
This journal will help to orient you in a time of increasing chaos, confusion, and great loss and pain.
The Vatican said he "continues to be alert and well oriented".
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