introduce
[ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /
verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.
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Origin of introduce
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1, 2. Introduce, present mean to bring persons into personal acquaintance with each other, as by announcement of names and the like. Introduce is the ordinary term, referring to making persons acquainted who are ostensibly equals: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Present, a more formal term, suggests a degree of ceremony in the process, and implies (if only as a matter of compliment) superior dignity, rank, or importance in the person to whom another is presented: to present a visitor to the president.
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British Dictionary definitions for introduce
introduce
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /
verb (tr)
Derived forms of introduce
introducer, nounintroducible, adjectiveWord Origin for introduce
C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead
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Medical definitions for introduce
introduce
[ ĭn′trə-dōōs′ ]
v.
To put inside or into; insert or inject.
To bring in and establish in a new place or environment.
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