reorient

re·or·i·ent

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-awr-ee-ent, -ohr-]
- /riˈɔr iˌɛnt, -ˈoʊr-/
- /riːˈɔːrɪənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-awr-ee-ent, -ohr-]
- /riˈɔr iˌɛnt, -ˈoʊr-/

Definitions of reorient word

adjective reorient Rare. rising anew. 1
transitive verb reorient restore sense of direction 1
verb reorient to adjust or align (something) in a new or different way 0

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Origin of reorient

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; re- + orient

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Parts of speech for Reorient

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reorient

reorient popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reorient usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reorient

verb reorient

make over — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.

Just one Synonym for reorient