Synonyms of orient

orient

verb

ˈȯr-ē-ˌent 

as in to introduce

to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to

a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduce
• educate
• orientate
• familiarize
• acquaint
• initiate
• accustom
• inform
• expose
• apprise
• present
• train
• wont
• instruct
• ground
• enlighten
• habituate
• warn
• clue (in)
• subject
• school
• fill in
• brief
• verse
• tip (off)
• advise
• wise (up)
• tell
• reacquaint

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orient

Lashify recently partnered with WNBA team Portland Fire, and the company is exploring additional retail and service-oriented opportunities. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The three-stage process increased the amount of crystalline material while the nanotubes helped orient those crystals. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

His detail oriented self found something satisfying in creating the near-perfect pasta. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Olmsted helped orient the home toward the distant landscape across the French Broad River Valley and Mount Pisgah, the same view that continues to unfold beyond Biltmore House today. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026