ORIENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ORIENT?

Need another word that means the same as “orient”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “orient” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Orient” are: point, orientate, tailor, align, place, position, put, dispose, situate, set, find one's bearings, get one's bearings, get the lie of the land, establish one's location, feel one's way, aim, direct, slant, angle, pitch, steer, design, intend, east

Orient as a Noun

Definitions of "Orient" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “orient” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The countries of the East, especially East Asia.
• The special lustre of a pearl of the finest quality (with reference to fine pearls from the East).
• The hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia.
• The countries of Asia.
• A pearl of the finest quality.

Synonyms of "Orient" as a noun (1 Word)

east	The regions or countries lying to the east of Europe especially China Japan and India. A factory in the east of the city.

Usage Examples of "Orient" as a noun

• The treasures of the Orient.

Orient as a Verb

Definitions of "Orient" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “orient” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Determine one's position with reference to another point.
• Adjust to a specific need or market.
• Cause to point.
• Tailor or adapt (something) to specified circumstances.
• Guide (someone) in a specified direction.
• Align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
• Find one's position in relation to unfamiliar surroundings.
• Be oriented.
• Familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances.

Synonyms of "Orient" as a verb (23 Words)

aim	Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public. She wanted to aim a pun.
align	Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. The fan blades are carefully aligned.
angle	Direct or incline at an angle. He angled his way into the room.
design	Make a design of plan out in systematic often graphic form. She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day.
direct	Aim something in a particular direction or at a particular person. He directed the children to do their homework.
dispose	Kill. The Scottish champions were buoyant after they disposed of English champions Leeds.
establish one's location	Use as a basis for; found on.
feel one's way	Grope or feel in search of something.
find one's bearings	Come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost.
get one's bearings	Communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone.
get the lie of the land	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
intend	Mean or intend to express or convey. It was not intended that colleges should have to revise their current schemes.
orientate	Familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances.
pitch	Set one s voice or a piece of music at a particular pitch. A Land Rover came pitching round the hillside.
place	Score a goal by a place kick. Enemy officers were placed under arrest.
point	Insert points in written text of Semitic languages. A sign pointing left.
position	Put into a certain place or abstract location. I had positioned her as my antagonist.
put	Put into a certain place or abstract location. He was put in charge of civil defence.
set	Put or set seeds seedlings or plants into the ground. Set a broken bone.
situate	Fix or build (something) in a certain place or position. Amy is now comfortably situated.
slant	To incline or bend from a vertical position. The early sun slanted across the mountains.
steer	Be a guiding or motivating force or drive. The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses.
tailor	Of a tailor make clothes to fit individual customers. Tailor your needs to your surroundings.

Usage Examples of "Orient" as a verb

• A magazine oriented towards young people.
• We were oriented towards the building.
• The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen.
• There were no street names to enable her to orient herself.
• Magazines oriented to the business community.
• Market-oriented economic reforms.
• The fires are oriented in direct line with the midsummer sunset.
• We had to orient ourselves in the forest.

Associations of "Orient" (30 Words)

archipelago	An extensive group of islands. The Indonesian archipelago.
boreal	Relating to or denoting the second climatic stage of the postglacial period in northern Europe between the Preboreal and Atlantic stages about 9 000 to 7 500 years ago marked by a warm dry climate. Northern boreal forest.
continent	Any of the world’s main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica). There are seven continents.
cosmogony	A theory regarding the origin of the universe. In their cosmogony the world was thought to be a square flat surface.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. A house with views in all directions.
earth	A connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body such as the earth which is taken to be at zero voltage. God s will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
east	The former communist states of eastern Europe. The river rises east of Brentford.
eastern	Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world. An eastern wind.
europe	An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
global	Having the shape of a sphere or ball- Zane Grey. Give students a global picture of what is involved in the task.
globe	Form something into a globe. Orange trees clipped into giant globes.
history	The continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future. A history of France.
intercontinental	Extending or taking place between or among continents. Intercontinental exploration.
locate	Take up residence and become established. The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles.
location	The action of locating someone or something. They shot the film on location in Nevada.
north	The northern part of England. The north bank of the river.
occident	The countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America.
occidental	A native or inhabitant of the West. Occidental civilization.
oriental	(of a pearl or other jewel) orient. Oriental countries.
south	Move towards the south. The village is a few miles south of Cambridge.
southeast	The direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point. Southeasterly breezes.
southern	In or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line. Southern cooking.
southwest	To toward or in the southwest. The winds are southwesterly.
transnational	Extending or operating across national boundaries. Transnational advertising agencies.
universal	A thing having universal effect currency or application. In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps.
universe	All existing matter and space considered as a whole the cosmos The universe is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains a vast number of galaxies it has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago. The front parlour was the hub of her universe.
west	A location in the western part of a country region or city. It will become windy in the west.
western	A sandwich made from a western omelet. Western thought.
world	A particular period of history. The outdoor world.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability. A worldwide epidemic.