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

Stefanski is a two-time coach of the year winner, is widely respected around the league and is detail-oriented to a degree that appeals to Ryan. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 July 2026

More premium than the Kawasaki KLX300SM, more race-focused than the Suzuki DR-Z4SM, lighter and more competition-oriented than the KTM 390 SMC R, and most importantly, considerably cheaper and less intimidating than the Hypermotard 698 Mono. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

New offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis’ scheme is more run-oriented, and TCU returns maybe its most talented running back since Kendre Miller in 2022 in junior Jeremy Payne. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Most crucially, the authors said these filaments were oriented in certain directions more than others. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026