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

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

Chiloé is where Hudsonian godwits spend their non-breeding season and express their non-breeding personality, which is intensely gregarious and food-oriented. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Leaders now need to help people orient themselves in a world that’s more interconnected, uncertain and complex than any one person can fully grasp. — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Among Hollywood powerhouses, Disney has been busy looking for new ways to leverage its popular intellectual property and reach audiences with tactile and community-oriented experiences. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026