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Orientate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Orientated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating.] [From Orient.]
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1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.
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2. To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves.
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A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. E. S. Dana.
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3. Same as orient2.
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Orientate, v. i. To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.
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