orientate

Word parts

orient + -ate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒri.ənteɪt/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: or‧i‧ent‧ate

Verb

Plain form orientate

Third-person singular orientates

Past tense orientated

Past participle orientated

Present participle orientating

1. If you orientate yourself, you determine your position from the surroundings.
   • Synonym: orient

Related words

• orientation