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ORIENTATED
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I. (adjective)
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Meaning:
Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
Example:
the book is value-oriented throughout
Synonyms:
orientated; oriented
Classified under:
Similar:
adjusted; familiarised; familiarized (having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment)
bound; destined (headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in 'college-bound students')
directed ((often used in combination) having a specified direction)
headed (having a heading or course in a certain direction)
homeward; homeward-bound (oriented toward home)
minded ((used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified)
Also:
orientating; orienting (positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually)
II. (verb)
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Past simple / past participle of the verb orientate