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introduce
[in-truh-doos, -dyoos]
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
/ 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
Other Word Forms
- introducer noun
- introducible adjective
- quasi-introduced adjective
- reintroduce verb (used with object)
- subintroduce verb (used with object)
- unintroduced adjective
- unintroducible adjective
- well-introduced adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of introduce1
Word History and Origins
Origin of introduce1
Example Sentences
Over dinner the Croatian pastor introduced me to two families, newer members of his congregation.
Ministers now plan to introduce the right after six months instead, following concerns from business groups.
Instead of plopping us into an eternity in media res, Freyne introduces something novel to this process: a choice.
Roasted apples, dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar, bring soft caramelized notes, while spoonfuls of apple butter introduce deep, sticky fruit flavor.
Ms McCormill said there needed to be a joined up approach by the government and other bodies to stop the attacks, including introducing tougher sentencing.
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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.
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