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

What is another way to say introduce?

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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

See Examples For:

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Health issues prevented Leigh from making the trip to Telluride, but he sent a warm video message to introduce the screening, saying the film “speaks for itself.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, will likely introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and the highly anticipated foldable iPhone, reportedly named the iPhone Ultra.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026

Hyundai, Ford and Stellantis are planning to introduce larger EVs with gas generators to solve range anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Because the models and controllers operate independently, scientists can introduce new components without disrupting the rest of the framework.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

“Allow me to introduce Alexander, Beowulf”—the boys bowed—“and you have already met Cassiopeia.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

And the foldable iPhone, which Naranjo called a “halo product,” introduces an even more premium offering.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 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

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

Set in 2019 and designed to be a direct sequel to 2023’s “Insidious: The Red Door,” “Insidious: Out of the Further” introduces us to new characters that most audience members will struggle to care about.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

And then Eugenia Pomodoro, with her chippy- choppy hair, introduces her old school chum, Luigi Zapino, to her husband.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech

It was there that the late club promoter Nacho Nava introduced Gabriela Ruiz, an artist known as Leather Papi, to Rosales.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The draft laws would be introduced to parliament later this year after consultation with social media companies, industry bodies and civil society groups.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

In recent years, the festival has also introduced an automatic queuing system on the day of sale, with fans needing to be online before the start of the sale with a valid registration number.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The legislation is likely to be introduced to Parliament this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

She stopped an arm's length away and said, “I never introduced myself. Vasilisa Tsarevna, the heir to the throne of Kiev, no matter what my father’s henchmen think.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Before introducing restrictions, authorities must demonstrate that short-term rentals have had a significant adverse effect on housing affordability or availability for at least three years.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

“A traditional streaming strategy would require significant investment and consumer marketing, while also introducing potential reputational risk from content produced under or associated with the Walmart brand name,” they said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The next priority is addressing risk by introducing proven, cost-effective therapies early enough to slow the progression of CKD and lower the likelihood of cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

Xbox is introducing strict monthly time limits for Game Pass subscribers who stream games online through its cloud gaming service.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

But already Aunt Maud was introducing winterish hot oatmeal into our breakfasts.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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