orientate

verb

ˈȯr-ē-ən-ˌtāt How to pronounce orientate (audio)
Definition of orientatenext
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to will orientate all incoming freshmen to the layout of the campus

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Recent Examples of orientate Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally. — Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026 They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics. — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has orientated its references towards the classic Bar jackets and circle skirts of the 1950s. — Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orientate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientate
  1. introduce
  2. orient
  3. educate
  4. familiarize
Verb
  • Ministry spokesman Sun Li-fang said NCSIST had already verified jamming capabilities for the newer frequency and would introduce them through future upgrades.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Báez introduced himself to this long-running rivalry with a bang, becoming the first player in baseball history to hit three home runs in his first major-league game.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduce
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  • The watchdog also criticized internal affairs investigators’ reliance on deputies’ logs and detectives’ case files, which were oriented at establishing criminal liability, not examining institutional flaws.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Qidi Box also functions as a four-spool filament dryer capable of reaching 149 degrees F, which immediately made the entire package feel more engineering-focused than hobby-oriented.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of orient
Verb
  • This summer, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies have also pulled over teens for driving e-bikes and e-motorcycles recklessly, but also to educate teens on driving responsibly and the rules of the road.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As during the first Taliban regime in the 1990s, women activists have organized underground schools to educate girls denied access to formal classrooms.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of educate
Verb
  • At the end of the day, Enterprise is a show best enjoyed by Star Trek fans who like to pore over the Memory Alpha wiki and familiarize themselves with Trek minutiae.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The following are key fridge components with which to familiarize yourself.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiarize

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“Orientate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientate. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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