orient
Pronunciation: [ˈɔː.ri.ənt]
Context: “navigation”
(verb) to find out where you are and which direction to go. It's like when you're using a map and trying to see which way you need to go to reach your destination.
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I learned how to orient myself using a compass during our camping trip.
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Without a map, I couldn't orient myself and ended up lost.
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Can you help me orient myself in this new city?
Context: “relationship”
(verb) to adjust or position something in relation to something else. It can be like when you're setting up a room and you need to orient the furniture in a certain way.
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She decided to orient the chairs towards the stage for the presentation.
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He didn't orient the pictures properly on the wall, so they looked uneven.
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How should I orient the desk to get the best light during the day?
Context: “preference”
(noun) a person's natural tendency or preference for something. It could be about what someone likes or feels comfortable with, like being interested in art or science.
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Her orient towards environmental issues inspires her to volunteer for clean-up events.
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His lack of orient towards sports means he doesn't watch games on TV.
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What is your orient when it comes to hobbies or interests?