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

See Examples For:

introduce introduces introduced introducing

The results introduce a new way to "match the threads" between light and matter.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Officials may also introduce a limit to manage the number of foreign residents in the country.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Last summer, top Chinese chip developer Huawei Technologies held a closed-door briefing for the country’s technology czar to introduce its latest artificial-intelligence chips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

“There hasn’t been any innovation done on the menu for a long, long time, so we’re going to introduce some new stuff,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Do you think he’ll introduce her to us?”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Huawei has developed a multistep method for producing 7-nanometer chips using DUV, but it complicates circuit layouts, introduces more opportunities for error and slows output.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The research introduces an updated approach to black hole thermodynamics that works even when black holes are changing over time, potentially offering new insights into how they form, merge, and slowly evaporate.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

A soundbite from comedian Sandra Bernhard describes Byrd as a “cultural avatar,” while the late Joan Rivers introduces Byrd on her early ’90s talk show as “one of New York’s best-kept secrets.”

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

People from each house—an older white couple and a Black family—come out to greet us, and Jorge introduces us.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

It was first introduced as an ornamental garden plant used primarily in large stately homes, but it subsequently escaped into the wider countryside.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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

That might be starting to change, thanks partly to Burnt Hill, which opened in 2025 and introduced a 12-seat chef’s counter at the vineyard’s restaurant this spring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

Despite the disruptions, the government introduced legislation in the lower house seeking tougher penalties for examination paper leaks.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Anna May did a quick turn, then introduced me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

The New York Post reported that Beer was seen introducing Herbert to crew members and that the two left the set together.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“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 wireless carrier has focused on amassing “higher quality accounts” after introducing new plans last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

His team talk with particular pride about getting immigration and NHS waiting lists in England down, lifting children out of poverty and introducing a social media ban for teenage children.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Ms. Blum was introducing their new project, speaking, as she always did, with grand hand gestures that Hazel used to find dramatic but now made her fear for the jars of paint.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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