introduce
Americanverb (used with object)
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introduces,
present (3rd person singular)
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introduced,
past participle, past
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introducing
present participle
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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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The lawsuit argues that the New York City mayor’s plan would introduce unfair competition to a struggling industry dealing with slim profit margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Before those experiments can begin, however, researchers need to establish a clear baseline showing what contaminants humans introduce.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty, as funding levels could fluctuate with local economic conditions and political priorities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
New Zealand is to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
One autumn, I even tried to introduce him to some other hummingbears.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
But the financial engineering it is using to keep revenue growing introduces risks that could eventually cause real pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
An opening sequence in a bank lobby introduces Statham’s Cole as having hyper-sensory awareness of sight and sound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It also introduces other problems, such as what would be a significant increase in the amount of fuel cars needed to start the race because the engines would be far less efficient.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Starring Amelia Eve, Lin Shaye, Brandon Perea, and Sam Spruell, "Insidious: Out of the Further" introduces new directions and characters to a franchise that has grossed over $740 million at the global box office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
He introduces Cinna, who became an overnight star with his costumes for me in the Games, and after a minute of good-natured chitchat, we’re directed to turn our attention to a giant screen.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
"Before, you might have introduced Chinese pangolins into Nepal, because you didn't know the difference," says Feijó.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
As people establish a more permanent presence on the Moon, contamination from astronauts could make it harder for scientists to separate ancient lunar chemistry from material introduced by humans.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Lego launched over 330 new products in the period and introduced a new interactive platform called Lego Smart Play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The government has faced criticism for delays in passing the Troubles' legacy bill, which was introduced last year, following agreement on a joint framework with the Irish government.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
I was minding my business one Sunday morning when our pastor introduced a new member of our church.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
It helped because his prior campaign had recently spent millions introducing him to voters statewide.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
The White House had alleged "discriminatory treatment" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in introducing the duties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Sensing the enthusiasm of the crowd of 150-odd iHeart clients and marketers, iHeart CEO Bob Pittman passed on introducing the brothers himself, instead asking the crowd to yell their names as they took the stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Tesla began volume production of the Semi at its plant in Nevada last quarter after introducing the vehicle in November 2017.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
In January 1919, with public sentiment now stronger than ever in support of women’s right to the ballot, the NWP stepped up the pressure by introducing a new tactic it named “Watchfires of Freedom.”
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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