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introduce

American

[in-truh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdjus /

verb (used with object)

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.

introduce British

/ ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs /

verb

(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

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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.

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Letting users create their own markets could introduce new opportunities for market manipulation, said Rajiv Sethi, a Barnard College economics professor who has studied prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

The liberal arts introduce students to the best that has been thought and said, teaching them to listen before they speak and inherit before they innovate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Jones said the fall was "welcome" but added that she wanted further reductions and that officials in her department were developing new laws that could introduce a "technical standard for anti-theft protections".

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

While ETFs and passive investing have historically been a good way to introduce diversification, market concentration around megacap tech names can result in portfolios having more exposure to AI infrastructure names than investors realize.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

“May I introduce myself to your darling daughter, ma’am?”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

On the latest episode of ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay introduces listeners to the phenomenon of vertical microdramas, which are 90-second snippets of content chock-full of some of the most absurd plotlines you’ve ever seen.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

Staffers at the New York Fed have been asking investors about the growing role of hedge funds to understand if the shift introduces new risks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

And the foldable iPhone, which Naranjo called a “halo product,” introduces an even more premium offering.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

It introduces new eligibility requirements for presidential candidates, including a provision requiring them to have lived continuously in Guinea-Bissau for the five years before an election.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

We get to my mom and she introduces us to her coworkers.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

After the outing, they introduced the watch to their son, Larix, and taught him how to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The Hollingsworths are helpfully introduced with superimposed titles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Scotland's current council set-up, with 32 local authorities, was introduced by the UK government in 1996.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

One day, they introduced us to their financial adviser…

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

As soon as Scott's ride was over, Mr. Johnson came and introduced the girls to Sally Walton, the newspaper reporter.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

The government said the transfer into public ownership would tackle overcrowding by introducing 25 additional daily services from December.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Instead, carefully introducing differences into a system could help engineers design more resilient power grids, architected materials and other interconnected technologies.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

She sent thousands of emails to clients introducing herself and asking for feedback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

He decided to pull in and try to make a sale, introducing himself to Roebuck, who agreed to buy the entire load of equipment.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

“My sword,” the knight said simply, as if introducing Jack to it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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