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orient

orient /ˈoriˌɛnt/ verb
orients; oriented; orienting
orient
/ˈoriˌɛnt/
verb
orients; oriented; orienting
Britannica Dictionary definition of ORIENT
[+ object]
: to change or create (something, such as a book or a film) so that it appeals to a particular group of people or is suitable for a particular group of people often + to or toward
: to direct (someone) toward a goal
: to place (something) in a particular position or direction
: to help (someone) become familiar with a new situation, place, etc.
compare disorient