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introduce

/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
in · tro · duce

Adjective:introductory
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Past Simple:introduced
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Past Participle:introduced
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Present Participle:introducing
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1

To make a person known by name and identity to another person, especially formally or for the first time.

Example

"The professor paused at the beginning of the seminar to introduce the visiting scholar to the students."


2

To bring a new idea, product, system, or practice into use, operation, or public awareness for the first time.

Example

"The transit authority plans to introduce a contactless ticketing system across all regional rail lines next spring."


3

To provide a person with their first experience or knowledge of a particular subject, activity, or culture.

Example

"Her grandmother used to introduce the children to classical music by playing piano sonatas after dinner."


4

To formally submit or present a legislative bill, motion, or topic for consideration and debate before an assembly or committee.

Example

"A bipartisan group of senators agreed to introduce legislation aimed at protecting coastal wetlands."


5

To insert, place, or bring a substance, instrument, or biological species into a particular environment or body.

Example

"Ecologists warned that any attempt to introduce non-native fish into the alpine lake could disrupt the local food web."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin introducere, meaning 'to lead in,' formed from the prefix intro- ('inward, to the inside') and ducere ('to lead').

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