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Orientate v. t. (past & past part. orientated; pres. part. orientating)

To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.

To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves. "A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry."

Same as orient (2).

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Etymology of 'Orientate'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Orientate" : guide, determine, reorient, make up one's mind, guide on, disorient, decide, reorientate