orientated

verb

Definition of orientatednext
past tense of orientate
as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to will orientate all incoming freshmen to the layout of the campus

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Recent Examples of orientated They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientated
  1. introduced
  2. oriented
  3. educated
Verb
  • Private owners had already introduced debt, taken substantial proceeds, and prepared an offering that would leave control concentrated even after the shares began trading.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The prospective buyer, Pulte Homes Group, a residential construction company, introduced a preliminary review to the Village Board in May.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • Lessons on human resources being more company-oriented than human is another pearl of wisdom from Reddy, who clearly has a knack for corporate culture.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Durán was repeatedly described by family, co-workers and neighbors as kind, hardworking and family-oriented.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Definition of oriented
Verb
  • The researchers also found that the effects of air pollution on home prices were less acute in neighborhoods where residents were more highly educated and better able to adapt.
    — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Kansas City is pretty educated compared to most of the cities in the United States, according to a new study.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of educated

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