Definition of Orientate
O´ri`en`tate
v. t.
1.
To
place
or
turn
toward
the
east
;
to
cause
to
assume
an
easterly
direction
,
or
to
veer
eastward
.
2.
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
.
- E. S. Dana.
3.
Same
as
orient
{
2
}.
v. i.
1.
To
move
or
turn
toward
the
east
;
to
veer
from
the
north
or
south
toward
the
east
.
Related Words
decide
,
determine
,
guide
,
guide
on
,
make
up
one
'
s
mind
,
orient
,
reorient
,
reorientate
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