introduce
to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally: Will you introduce us?
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.
to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: to introduce someone to skiing.
to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure.
to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution.
to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.
to begin; lead into; preface: to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.
to put or place into something for the first time; insert: to introduce a figure into a design.
to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic: Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s.
to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.
to present (a person) at a royal court.
Origin of introduce
1Other words from introduce
- in·tro·duc·er, noun
- in·tro·duc·i·ble, adjective
- qua·si-in·tro·duced, adjective
- re·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), re·in·tro·duced, re·in·tro·duc·ing.
- sub·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), sub·in·tro·duced, sub·in·tro·duc·ing.
- un·in·tro·duced, adjective
- un·in·tro·duc·i·ble, adjective
- well-in·tro·duced, adjective
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How to use introduce in a sentence
Rambeau is the now-adult daughter of Maria Rambeau, who was introduced inCaptain Marvel as Carol Danvers’ best friend, and she’s quickly become a fan favorite among Marvel fans with her stunning performances each week.
In 2019, Representative Yvette Clarke introduced the Deepfakes Accountability Act with this in mind.
Deepfake porn is ruining women’s lives. Now the law may finally ban it | Karen Hao | February 12, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewRuane and other student activists have been vocal opponents of plastic water bottles and have worked with the university over the past year to introduce the single-use ban.
George Washington University commits to single-use-plastic ban | Lauren Lumpkin | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostBack in 2019, Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden and Representative Yvette Clarke introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act to make bias audits mandatory for any large companies using AI, though the bill has not been ratified.
Auditors are testing hiring algorithms for bias, but there’s no easy fix | Amy Nordrum | February 11, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewThe bill has been introduced for 30 years — yet for 30 years, it has languished.
'Uncomfortable truth’: The new push for a slavery reparations commission in Congress | DeNeen L. Brown | February 10, 2021 | Washington Post
I could complain about how, two out of eight episodes in, Agent Carter is in no hurry to introduce its real villain.
Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech | Liza Foreman | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt treats touchscreens and TV programs as just one more way to introduce toddlers to animals, colors, and other concepts.
Yes, Your Toddler Can Watch TV: The New Rules for Screen Time | Russell Saunders | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe used these markers as a platform to introduce new type of art market to post-war Japan.
He was the instrument God had chosen to introduce me to my spiritual path and guru.
When Gary Wright Met George Harrison: Dream Weaver, John and Yoko, and More | Gary Wright | September 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was like his beautiful courtesy to call me in and introduce me to Blow instead of letting me go away.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayRecent events have done much to introduce Korea and its people to the world at large.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeThat he might lose his head and 'introduce an element of sex' was conscience confessing that it had been already introduced.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodThe moment that we introduce the operation of human volition and activity, that, too, becomes one of the factors of "survival."
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockHilborne Roosevelt of New York, was the first to introduce these adjustable combination movements.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing Miller
British Dictionary definitions for introduce
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /
(often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)
(foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time: to introduce a visitor to beer
to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body: to introduce a draft bill
to bring in; establish: to introduce decimal currency
to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally
(foll by with) to start: he introduced his talk with some music
(often foll by into) to insert or inject: he introduced the needle into his arm
to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population
Origin of introduce
1Derived forms of introduce
- introducer, noun
- introducible, adjective
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