introduce
Americanverb (used with object)
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to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
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to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally.
Will you introduce us?
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to present (a person, product, etc.) to a particular group of individuals or to the general public for or as if for the first time by a formal act, announcement, series of recommendations or events, etc..
to introduce a debutante to society.
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to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something.
to introduce someone to skiing.
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to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute.
to introduce a new procedure.
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to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time.
to introduce a theory of geological evolution.
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to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.
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to begin; lead into; preface.
to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.
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to put or place into something for the first time; insert.
to introduce a figure into a design.
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to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic.
Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s.
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to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.
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to present (a person) at a royal court.
verb
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(often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)
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(foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time
to introduce a visitor to beer
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to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body
to introduce a draft bill
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to bring in; establish
to introduce decimal currency
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to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally
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(foll by with) to start
he introduced his talk with some music
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(often foll by into) to insert or inject
he introduced the needle into his arm
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to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population
Usage
What is another way to say introduce?
To introduce someone is to make them known to another. How is introduce different from acquaint? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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introducernoun
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reintroduceverb (used with object)
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subintroduceverb (used with object)
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introducibleadjective
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quasi-introducedadjective
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unintroducedadjective
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unintroducibleadjective
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well-introducedadjective
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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introducesimple
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introducessimple
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have introducedperfect
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has introducedperfect
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am introducingprogressive
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are introducingprogressive
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is introducingprogressive
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have been introducingperfect progressive
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has been introducingperfect progressive
Past
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introducedsimple
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had introducedperfect
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was introducingprogressive
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were introducingprogressive
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had been introducingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of introduce
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin intrōdūcere “to lead inside,” equivalent to intrō- “inwardly, within” + dūcere “to lead”; see intro-, duke
Explanation
To introduce something is to bring something new to a situation. If your roommate never cleans up after herself, you might try to introduce some new housekeeping policies. Or, introduce yourself to someone who is looking for a new roommate. Introduce has a number of related meanings. It’s often used when bringing people together for the first time, as when a talk show host introduces a guest to the audience, or when you introduce a new girlfriend or boyfriend to your parents. Introduce comes from the prefix intro-, meaning "into," and the Latin word ducere, meaning "lead" — just as you may have to lead (or drag) your new sweetheart in to meet your parents.
Vocabulary lists containing introduce
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Example Sentences
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“For high-level roles, for roles in C-suites, in executive leadership teams — if you are cold applying, a cover letter is a nice way to introduce yourself,” Fell said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“New opportunities for the economy introduce new challenges for policymakers. We at the Fed are monitoring the implications for inflation and the labor market,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
One of his concerns was about the exclusivity of the deal - under its terms, Andrew could only introduce wealthy clients to Cantor Fitzgerald and no-one else.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
“I’m Russell Blythe, by the way. My rude sister didn’t introduce us.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
The study also introduces a European concept for a super heavy launch vehicle called the RLV C5.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
A soundbite from comedian Sandra Bernhard describes Byrd as a “cultural avatar,” while the late Joan Rivers introduces Byrd on her early ’90s talk show as “one of New York’s best-kept secrets.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
It also introduces a theme in which Ma, who has lost “so many” babies, is trying to give Pa a boy, though he is not the sort to be disappointed in another girl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
He then introduces me to a group of fishermen, many of whom have a story to tell.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
The man says hello and introduces the both of them, but his mustache makes it hard for me to understand him.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Two or three years after “talking pictures” were introduced to the general public in 1927, they had triumphed absolutely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Their scenic travels will take them to Spain and Monaco, each location introduced with a typographically appropriate title card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The centre-left leader said he would meet Australia's state and territory leaders next month to discuss the proposed laws, which would be introduced next year to build trust in AI and protect national security.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
On Monday, people in Guernsey protested a proposed 3% GST which is due to be debated this week and, if approved, introduced from 2028.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
As they walked through the kitchen, Daisy introduced them to her mother.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
As the technologies mature, they could strengthen the commercial space sector by opening new markets, reducing costs, expanding customer choice, and introducing entirely new capabilities for space operations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“My Grandmother made me the person I am,” Dean said, introducing the song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
At least that’s what Major League Soccer, one of the first leagues to use the system, wrote in the news release introducing it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Picardo describes the agreement as introducing "complete and utter fluidity of people and goods" between Gibraltar, on the one hand, and Spain and the EU on the other.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“And introducing ye around, of course. Getting the town used to the idea of a-welcoming ye.”
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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