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[Richard Jensen]

Orientate is a perfectly good word, when used correctly.  It simply means
to turn to the east, as in "some flowers orientate in response to
sunlight."

Dick

Sean Edwards wrote:

> > Never trust the media for spelling or grammar, either. I've seen the
> > word "orientate" in the media - including NATURE, in fact. If you buy
> > that word, then I'd like to invitate you to presentate your arguments
> > in favor - while I consume a fermentated beverage and lamentate the
> > demise of the language. Won't that be excitating! ;-)
>
> I couldn't possibly commentate on that.
>
> Sean
>
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