Dictionary Check: orient
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Scrabble
6
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
noun
the countries of Asia
noun
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
verb
be oriented
Example:
"The weather vane points North"
verb
determine one's position with reference to another point
Example:
"We had to orient ourselves in the forest"
verb
cause to point
Example:
"Orient the house towards the West"
verb
familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
Example:
"The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"
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