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

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The ingredients will be familiar to home cooks, he says, but he will introduce a few “cheffy tricks” along the way.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

In his role as director of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, Quilici says he is in talks with archaeologists to introduce more shade-providing vegetation.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Their work helped introduce the remarkable scale of Taiwan's forests to a wider global audience.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

At one point, fresh water supplies dwindled and food became scarce, prompting Islam to introduce rationing.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

“May I introduce myself to your darling daughter, ma’am?”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Rather than relying only on patterns arranged across space, the photonic time crystal introduces a repeating pattern in time.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

The show is normally anchored by a well-known comedian, who introduces two other comics to present their own stand-up routines at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Each week, a visiting professional introduces a different aspect of live entertainment — booking, marketing, event production, venue operations, ticketing, merchandise — which the students then use to plan the festival.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Grandma Natalie introduces me to one boring official after another.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Additionally, Sandisk’s new multiyear customer agreements, which it introduced in April, offer more stability in pricing, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

It said it tightened its seller vetting process, introduced a policy to reimburse buyers who win high-value items that sellers fail to deliver and mandated that all repack boxes be manufacturer-sealed and verified before sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger are developing an Entertainment Evergreen Fund, first introduced last July, which would channel money to productions the state’s tax credit doesn’t reach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Also in Rome, Mateo Medina says his team have introduced tours from 22:00 until midnight.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

With the details of the secret mission finally revealed, Kappe introduced the two main instructors.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Gill is closely associated with his work at the Royal Court in London, where he is credited with introducing the plays of English writer DH Lawrence to the theatrical world.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The new law, he said, provides another important tool by introducing a 10-year integrated fire-management plan.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

“The Walking Dead” premiered on the AMC network in 2010, introducing audiences to the high-stakes world of a zombie apocalypse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

“This has absolutely been the best example of introducing our characters, or, I should say, a certain side of our characters, to a young audience,” said Feige.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

He was introducing me to a whole other world, one I had never imagined before we started writing to each other.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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