Synonyms:
East, Orient
Meaning: the countries of Asia
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
orient, point
Meaning: be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"
Synonyms:
orient, orientate
Meaning: determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"
Synonyms:
orient
Meaning: cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West"
Usage examples
It seemed, like a pearl, to have its orient.
I learned the ways of Europe, of the Orient, and of South America.
Carol cried "Fine day!" to the boys; she came in a glow to Howland & Gould's grocery, her collar white with frost from her breath; she bought a can of tomatoes as though it were Orient fruit; and returned home planning to surprise Kennicott with an omelet creole for dinner.