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?

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

• 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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"Tomorrow, France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online," French Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said on X.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

That threat could introduce more turmoil into the global economy, as the waterway in question, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, is an important shipping route for oil and natural gas.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

Burnham is also expected to lay out a number of policies this week, including scrapping a plan to introduce compulsory ID cards and adding funding for financial support for families.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Survivors hoped authorities would seize the precious policy window to introduce more comprehensive rules.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

I watch him introduce Teddy to the Perkinses— saying what exactly?—and then clap Jonah on the back and whisper something in his ear.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

It also introduces a theme in which Ma, who has lost “so many” babies, is trying to give Pa a boy, though he is not the sort to be disappointed in another girl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Adding olive brine to a Bloody Mary introduces the same savory complexity that makes a dirty martini so addictive.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

He then introduces me to a group of fishermen, many of whom have a story to tell.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

What to know: The latest adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s novels introduces an indigenous perspective to the classic pioneer story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

I look around my table, and everyone seems completely fascinated as Ms. Smith introduces the book, telling us about Fitzgerald’s life and asking us for a definition of materialism.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

He drove a big truck, rode a good horse, and removed his hat when he introduced himself.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

Brazil introduced a law in March requiring platforms to link the accounts of users aged under-16 to those of their parents, while also requiring platforms to verify users' ages.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Working with the University of Sheffield, the firm introduced 3D metal printing to make new product development a faster and less expensive process.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Since Disney introduced Lightning Lanes in 2021, debate has raged over whether letting people pay for shorter waits is savvy crowd management or nickel-and-diming that divides people by income.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Mudd introduced Booth to a neighbor, who sold Booth a peculiar one-eyed horse.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

The union said that despite repeated demands to improve workplace conditions -- including mounting protest phrases on trucks -- the company had "ultimately ignored partners' demands, instead unilaterally introducing even more burdensome promotional events".

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

He tells that story now as a cautionary tale to anyone he’s introducing to the tools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

The pair, who met as schoolboys in Bushey, Hertfordshire, found themselves acting as unlikely cultural ambassadors, introducing western pop music to audiences unfamiliar with it.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

If indigenous Martian life exists, even as microscopic organisms, introducing Earth-based life could destroy it before it is ever fully understood.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

Mom insisted on introducing me to people by my full name, which was so annoying.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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