verb
orientate
Orientate (verb) means to face a given direction.
verb
1
To face a given direction.
2
To determine one's position relative to the surroundings; to orient (oneself).
3
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.
4
To position (something), to align relative to a given position.
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Etymology
From orient + -ate or a back-formation from orientation. Compare French orienter and Italian orientare.
Rhymes for orientate
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What is the meaning of orientate?
"orientate" (verb) means to face a given direction.
What are the different meanings of orientate?
"orientate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To face a given direction; 2. To determine one's position relative to the surroundings; to orient (oneself); 3. 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.