orientate

As verbs the difference between orientate and direct

is that orientate is to face (a given direction) while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

As an adverb direct is

directly.

As a verb orientate

is to face (a given direction).

As a noun wayfinding is

the ability of a person or animal to orientate itself and to navigate; the process used by a person or animal for orienting itself and navigating.

Orientate is a related term of oriental.

As a verb orientate

is (uk|intransitive) to face (a given direction).

As an adjective oriental is

of a pearl or other precious stone: having a superior lustre.

As a noun oriental is

a precious stone, especially an orient pearl.

As a verb orientate

is (uk|intransitive) to face (a given direction).

As an adjective magnetotactic is

(biology) having the ability to orientate in line with a magnetic field.