introduce

[ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ]

/ ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /

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verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.

to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.

to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally: Will you introduce us?

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.

to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: to introduce someone to skiing.

to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure.

to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution.

to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.

to begin; lead into; preface: to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.

to put or place into something for the first time; insert: to introduce a figure into a design.

to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic: Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s.

to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience.

to present (a person) at a royal court.

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

synonym study for introduce

1, 2. Introduce, present mean to bring persons into personal acquaintance with each other, as by announcement of names and the like. Introduce is the ordinary term, referring to making persons acquainted who are ostensibly equals: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Present, a more formal term, suggests a degree of ceremony in the process, and implies (if only as a matter of compliment) superior dignity, rank, or importance in the person to whom another is presented: to present a visitor to the president.

OTHER WORDS FROM introduce

in·tro·duc·er, nounin·tro·duc·i·ble, adjectivequa·si-in·tro·duced, adjectivere·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), re·in·tro·duced, re·in·tro·duc·ing.

sub·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), sub·in·tro·duced, sub·in·tro·duc·ing.un·in·tro·duced, adjectiveun·in·tro·duc·i·ble, adjectivewell-in·tro·duced, adjective

Words nearby introduce

intrinsic factor, intrinsic reflex, intrinsic semiconductor, intrinsic sphincter, intro, introduce, introducer, introduction, introductory, introflection, introgression

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Example sentences from the Web for introduce

I could complain about how, two out of eight episodes in, Agent Carter is in no hurry to introduce its real villain.
Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Stomps on the Patriarchy|Melissa Leon|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It treats touchscreens and TV programs as just one more way to introduce toddlers to animals, colors, and other concepts.
Yes, Your Toddler Can Watch TV: The New Rules for Screen Time|Russell Saunders|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He used these markers as a platform to introduce new type of art market to post-war Japan.
Takashi Murakami’s Art From Disaster|Justin Jones|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He was the instrument God had chosen to introduce me to my spiritual path and guru.
When Gary Wright Met George Harrison: Dream Weaver, John and Yoko, and More|Gary Wright|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Immediately after, a lady presented herself at the door and asked the chairman to introduce me to her.
Friend Mac Donald|Max O'Rell
At hearing, every man to argue his own cause if he pleases, or introduce any person to do it for him.
An Essay upon Projects|Daniel Defoe
And now I think of it, Mr. Arabin, let me introduce you to Mr. Slope.
Barchester Towers|Anthony Trollope
This seems a very little book to introduce to so large a continent.
Obiter Dicta|Augustine Birrell
When I was there he would not introduce me to her, though he sent for the child.
Is He Popenjoy?|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for introduce

introduce

/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /

verb (tr)

(often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other)

(foll by to) to cause to experience for the first timeto introduce a visitor to beer

to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative bodyto introduce a draft bill

to bring in; establishto introduce decimal currency

to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally

(foll by with) to starthe introduced his talk with some music

(often foll by into) to insert or injecthe introduced the needle into his arm

to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population

Derived forms of introduce

introducer, nounintroducible, adjective

Word Origin for introduce

C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for introduce

introduce

[ ĭn′trə-dōōs′ ]

v.

To put inside or into; insert or inject.

To bring in and establish in a new place or environment.

单词	introduce
释义	introduce [ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ] / ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus / SEE SYNONYMS FOR introduce ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing. to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted. to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally: Will you introduce us? 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. to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: to introduce someone to skiing. to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure. to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill. to begin; lead into; preface: to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote. to put or place into something for the first time; insert: to introduce a figure into a design. to bring in or establish, as something foreign or exotic: Japanese cooking was introduced into America in the 1950s. to present (a speaker, performer, etc.) to an audience. to present (a person) at a royal court. 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 synonym study for introduce 1, 2. Introduce, present mean to bring persons into personal acquaintance with each other, as by announcement of names and the like. Introduce is the ordinary term, referring to making persons acquainted who are ostensibly equals: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Present, a more formal term, suggests a degree of ceremony in the process, and implies (if only as a matter of compliment) superior dignity, rank, or importance in the person to whom another is presented: to present a visitor to the president. OTHER WORDS FROM introduce in·tro·duc·er, nounin·tro·duc·i·ble, adjectivequa·si-in·tro·duced, adjectivere·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), re·in·tro·duced, re·in·tro·duc·ing. sub·in·tro·duce, verb (used with object), sub·in·tro·duced, sub·in·tro·duc·ing.un·in·tro·duced, adjectiveun·in·tro·duc·i·ble, adjectivewell-in·tro·duced, adjective Words nearby introduce intrinsic factor, intrinsic reflex, intrinsic semiconductor, intrinsic sphincter, intro, introduce, introducer, introduction, introductory, introflection, introgression Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for introduce I could complain about how, two out of eight episodes in, Agent Carter is in no hurry to introduce its real villain. Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Stomps on the Patriarchy\|Melissa Leon\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Mr. Bachner said it had been hard to introduce his work ethic and share his vision with the locals and his team. The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech\|Liza Foreman\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST It treats touchscreens and TV programs as just one more way to introduce toddlers to animals, colors, and other concepts. Yes, Your Toddler Can Watch TV: The New Rules for Screen Time\|Russell Saunders\|December 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He used these markers as a platform to introduce new type of art market to post-war Japan. Takashi Murakami’s Art From Disaster\|Justin Jones\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was the instrument God had chosen to introduce me to my spiritual path and guru. When Gary Wright Met George Harrison: Dream Weaver, John and Yoko, and More\|Gary Wright\|September 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Immediately after, a lady presented herself at the door and asked the chairman to introduce me to her. Friend Mac Donald\|Max O'Rell At hearing, every man to argue his own cause if he pleases, or introduce any person to do it for him. An Essay upon Projects\|Daniel Defoe And now I think of it, Mr. Arabin, let me introduce you to Mr. Slope. Barchester Towers\|Anthony Trollope This seems a very little book to introduce to so large a continent. Obiter Dicta\|Augustine Birrell When I was there he would not introduce me to her, though he sent for the child. Is He Popenjoy?\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for introduce introduce / (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) / verb (tr) (often foll by to) to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other) (foll by to) to cause to experience for the first timeto introduce a visitor to beer to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative bodyto introduce a draft bill to bring in; establishto introduce decimal currency to present (a radio or television programme, etc) verbally (foll by with) to starthe introduced his talk with some music (often foll by into) to insert or injecthe introduced the needle into his arm to place (members of a species of plant or animal) in a new environment with the intention of producing a resident breeding population Derived forms of introduce introducer, nounintroducible, adjective Word Origin for introduce C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to introduce suggest, offer, propose, submit, recommend, announce, open, bring in, organize, launch, set up, invent, unveil, initiate, admit, plan, install, found, establish, start Medical definitions for introduce introduce [ ĭn′trə-dōōs′ ] v. To put inside or into; insert or inject. To bring in and establish in a new place or environment. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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introduce

verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.

Origin of introduce

synonym study for introduce

OTHER WORDS FROM introduce

Words nearby introduce

Example sentences from the Web for introduce

British Dictionary definitions for introduce

verb (tr)

Derived forms of introduce

Word Origin for introduce

Words related to introduce

Medical definitions for introduce

v.