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to introduce

to introduce

648 2.1
To bring a new person, idea, or thing into a group
  • verb
  • /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
: introducir
  • The social networking site allowed me to introduce a wealth of valuable content into my classes.
  • introduce a new system
  • introduce a concept
  • introduce change

and he's the one that introduced me to this book

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Examples

  • The teacher plans to introduce a new method of teaching mathematics to her students next semester.

  • In the meeting, the manager will introduce a new project that aims to boost productivity.

  • Hi, in this video we're going to introduce the law of signs.

  • Now we're going to introduce some funny stuff.

  • OK, I want to introduce a new kind of fun concept.

  • We're going to have to introduce some additional things.

  • We can introduce it at the party.

  • Now tonight, I'm going to introduce you to something.

  • We just wanna introduce him to a bunch of people who really admire him for what he did.

  • Now is the time to introduce our sterilizer.

Synonyms

to bring in
vsto introduce
∞ 2.9

Introduce a new person or thing into a group

is the general act of presenting someone or something for the first time
to insert
vsto introduce
249 3.5

To put something inside something else

focuses on placing inside rather than general arrival or first use
to inject
vsto introduce
63 3.9

Add a new idea or quality to something

emphasizes adding an element within something rather than presenting it publicly
to usher in
vsto introduce
46 4.6

To start something new, like a new era or event

focuses on placing someone or something into a group rather than marking a start
to innovate
vsto introduce
45 5.5

Bring in new ideas or ways of doing things

means presenting something new to others rather than inventing it yourself
to inaugurate
vsto introduce
  • Formal
35 6.3

To officially begin something, often in a ceremony

means the same beginning but with less formality and no ceremony
to bring out
vsto introduce
22 2.7

Make a product, book or film available to the public

refers to first appearance in the public sphere rather than simple inclusion

Antonyms

∞ 1.5

To move something or someone away from a place

280 3.0

To keep someone or something out so they are not part of something

Phrasal Verbs

Say your name and a little about yourself when you meet someone new

How Widespread

to implement
480 3.7
to roll out
107 3.9
to launch
765 3.7
to introduce
648 2.1
pilot
  • Jargon
74 4.6

Surface Forms

introduce infinitive
introduced past
introduced past participle
introducing present participle
introduces third person singular

Etymology

Introduce comes from the Latin parts intro- 'into' and ducere 'to lead'. Think of a company leading a new product into the market, so to introduce something is to bring it into use or show it for the first time.