C1
orient vs orientate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| orientverb/ˈɔːr.i.ent/ | Meaning to direct something toward a particular goal, or to find your position in a place | Goes with orient yourself | Example The course is oriented toward students who plan to work abroad. |
| orientateverb/ˈɔːr.i.ən.teɪt/ | Meaning to find out where you are, or to get used to a new place or situation | Goes with — | Example It took a few days to orientate myself in the big new city. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Take a moment to yourself before you start.