introduce

American  

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

verb (used with object)

introduces, present (3rd person singular) introduced, past participle, past introducing present participle

1. to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.

2. to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally.

   Will you introduce us?

3. 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.

4. to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something.

   to introduce someone to skiing.

5. to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute.

   to introduce a new procedure.

6. to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time.

   to introduce a theory of geological evolution.

7. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.

8. to begin; lead into; preface.

   to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.

9. to put or place into something for the first time; insert.

   to introduce a figure into a design.

10. to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic.

    Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s.

11. to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.

12. to present (a person) at a royal court.

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introduce British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs /

verb

1. (often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)

2. (foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time

   to introduce a visitor to beer

3. to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body

   to introduce a draft bill

4. to bring in; establish

   to introduce decimal currency

5. to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally

6. (foll by with) to start

   he introduced his talk with some music

7. (often foll by into) to insert or inject

   he introduced the needle into his arm

8. 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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Usage

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• introducer
  noun
• reintroduce
  verb (used with object)
• subintroduce
  verb (used with object)
• introducible
  adjective
• quasi-introduced
  adjective
• unintroduced
  adjective
• unintroducible
  adjective
• well-introduced
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Participles

• introducing
  present
• introduced
  past

Conjugated Forms

Present

• introduce
  simple
• introduces
  simple
• have introduced
  perfect
• has introduced
  perfect
• am introducing
  progressive
• are introducing
  progressive
• is introducing
  progressive
• have been introducing
  perfect progressive
• has been introducing
  perfect progressive

Past

• introduced
  simple
• had introduced
  perfect
• was introducing
  progressive
• were introducing
  progressive
• had been introducing
  perfect progressive

Future

• will introduce
  simple
• will have introduced
  perfect
• will be introducing
  progressive
• will have been introducing
  perfect progressive

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.

Example Sentences

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The pact represents Peacock’s largest wholesale distribution agreement to date, one that will introduce the service into millions of new homes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Fiona Scolding KC, speaking on behalf of Oxevision, questioned whether it was more difficult to introduce randomised controlled trials in mental health units.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Cyclospora is resistant to chemical disinfection, and using these products could introduce other hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

By the time doctors introduce a second treatment, some cells may already carry mutations that protect them from that therapy as well.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

One autumn, I even tried to introduce him to some other hummingbears.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

The show is normally anchored by a well-known comedian, who introduces two other comics to present their own stand-up routines at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Wall Street expects the company to lift iPhone prices when it introduces its next lineup in the fall.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The study introduces a programmable photonic platform that can control both the timing and frequency properties of light signals in real time.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Exodus 35:1 introduces Shabbos with the word Vayakhel—from kahal, meaning community.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Zoe says she brought him, then introduces herself.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

But it added permanent traffic management was introduced to address "repeated non-compliance with the advertised 7.5-tonne weight limit".

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

The private-equity firm Roark Capital purchased Subway for around $9.4 billion in 2024 and has introduced new value deals and expanded internationally in such markets as Azerbaijan and Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

“I introduced AB 2440 to address strong concerns raised by arts-education advocates and school districts,” Muratsuchi said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

And on the same day he introduced his proposal, Kratsios announced the winners of research grants from the Genesis Mission, the administration’s AI initiative.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

Natalie and the Evans family slowly came back to life and introduced themselves.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

“The five-bedroom home preserves its original post-and-beam character while introducing custom millwork, cabinetry, tile, built-ins, and furnishings designed specifically for the property,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The post said the role will work on introducing AI into Netflix’s slate of films being released in the U.S. and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

He spoke in June while introducing a bill requiring AI companies to report evidence of dangerous threats, including those posed by biological weapons, to the Commerce Department.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

City of Edinburgh Council voted in favour of introducing the charge in January last year.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

He included the new system in Liber Abaci, finally introducing Europe to zero.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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