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orient vs orientate

orientate vs orient

orient is a noun but orientate is not a noun.

orient and orientate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orient Yes No Yes No
orientate No No Yes No
As verbs, orient and orientate are synonyms defined as:
  • orient and orientate: determine one's position with reference to another point
orient (noun) orientate (noun)
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
orient (verb) orientate (verb)
adjust to a specific need or market determine one's position with reference to another point
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 orientate

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