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orient vs familiarize

familiarize vs orient

orient is a noun but familiarize is not a noun.

orient and familiarize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orient Yes No Yes No
familiarize No No Yes No
As verbs, familiarize is a hypernym of orient; that is, familiarize is a word with a broader meaning than orient:
  • orient: familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
  • familiarize: make familiar or conversant with
Other hypernyms of orient include acquaint, familiarise.
orient (noun) familiarize (noun)
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
orient (verb) familiarize (verb)
adjust to a specific need or market make familiar or conversant with
familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
determine one's position with reference to another point
be oriented
cause to point
Difference between orient and familiarize

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