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

See Examples For:

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Cyclospora is resistant to chemical disinfection, and using these products could introduce other hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

By the time doctors introduce a second treatment, some cells may already carry mutations that protect them from that therapy as well.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

He requested that notice was given of a vote to introduce a short-term ban on such related-party transactions.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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

She waited for Grandmother to introduce the subject, but Am buy a merely signaled for Aunt Shuvai to massage her feet.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

“AI introduces so much uncertainty with employers, not sure knowing what they need or don’t need,” he said, adding that the drumbeat of AI’s power to displace humans and save shareholders money won’t stop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

For example, if the story introduces a chiming bell, hit a bell or, for more advanced or older students, play a bell peal on the glockenspiel.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

And that 100,000-point bonus, which has only been offered three times since the card was introduced?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 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

OLRs, introduced in 2006, are unique to Scotland and are designed to serve as life sentences for serious sexual and violent offenders.

From BBC ● 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

Cousteau became a household name when he introduced the world to ocean and shipwreck exploration through Academy Award-winning films such as The Silent World and highly popular television series The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

“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 post said the role will work on introducing AI into Netflix’s slate of films being released in the U.S. and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

He spoke in June while introducing a bill requiring AI companies to report evidence of dangerous threats, including those posed by biological weapons, to the Commerce Department.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

In his six months as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov did start introducing reforms to tackle the growing crisis.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

We could hear Mrs. Atanabi introducing the number we were about to dance, and us.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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