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Synonyms

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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TfW said it was exploring a pilot to allow eligible railcards to be linked to pay-as-you-go accounts, and hoped to introduce child fares in future, but said further development was needed.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Krishnan plans to introduce legislation to compel the department to assess the proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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

Douthat is the only newcomer added to the opening credits where the correspondents introduce themselves on camera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

“I can introduce you later,” Benji said like it was no big deal, though he hadn’t met them yet.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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

“If we get a result that is not a hike, I think that just introduces volatility back in,” said Charlie Ripley, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Investment Management.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026

Traveling across interstellar distances introduces many additional complications, including the curvature of spacetime, which the paper also simplifies out.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026

Most commonly it ends up there when it introduces an explanation that has been preposed in front of a main clause, as in Because you’re mine, I walk the line.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

He’s a foodie and introduced me to a bunch of new restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

“In pop culture, we have introduced an entirely new fandom experience and destination that leans into things like trading cards and collectibles, but also exclusive collaborations, into one cohesive experience,” Sylvester said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Last month, he introduced the “Protection From Mass Surveillance Ordinance,” which doesn’t mention Flock by name but would pull funding from municipalities that continue to use the company’s cameras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The new model in Scotland was due to be implemented by 2026, but there is still no date for when it will be introduced.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Next, she introduced me to her goldfish, Fanny.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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

The fee is among a series of measures Japan's Yamanashi prefecture is introducing to deter reckless and poorly prepared climbers.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

It is introducing tools for advertisers rapidly—to attract Fortune 500 companies but also the small and medium businesses that provide the bulk of ad revenue for Meta Platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Then came an archival clip of Parton introducing “Appalachian Mountains” the year it came out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

When these are well founded and have greatness in them, they make a man revered and admirable; and in Italy there is no lack of material for introducing every form there.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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