to introduce

Examples

• All

• Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce

  The Stepford Wives (2004)

• So I want to first introduce Emma Westenberg.

• As she introduced her friends, his heart began to sing.

  The Gold Rush (1925)

• Now I have my great pleasure to introduce Dean Smith.

• Now I'm going to introduce a few terms as we go along.

• So I am very, very pleased today to introduce this panel.

• And I'd love to introduce you too, Auntie.

• So with that, I'm really excited to introduce to you Pam Jacobson.

• - Right now, it gives me great pleasure to introduce all y'all to the two stars of "Fire Hoes"!

  Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006)

• And now I want to introduce a true musical legend, who will perform some of his Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning songs.

  How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Synonyms

B

to begin

vsto introduce

∞ 1.0

To start an activity, event, or speech

starts specifically with opening remarks rather than merely starting actions

I

to initiate

vsto introduce

426 4.5

To start something such as a project or discussion

begins with spoken or written opening remarks instead of initiating action alone

P

to precede

vsto introduce

107 4.1

Happen before something else in time or order

occurs as spoken or written opening remarks rather than merely coming earlier

I

to inaugurate

vsto introduce

• Formal

32 6.3

To officially begin something, often in a ceremony

marks the start using brief introductory words rather than a ceremonial opening

P

to preface

vsto introduce

21 4.9

To begin a speech or piece of writing with a short statement

begins by offering introductory remarks rather than starting the main content

P

to prelude

vsto introduce

1 6.0

To come before and introduce something larger

functions as spoken or written opening remarks rather than merely preceding in order

P

to preamble

vsto introduce

• Formal

8.0

To give a short introduction before a speech or document

focuses on opening remarks for documents rather than general starting actions

P

to prologize

vsto introduce

• Literature

9.9

To give a short introduction before a book or show

uses brief opening words to prepare the audience rather than start the main action

Antonyms

C

to conclude

208 3.1

To finish an activity or event

Phrasal Verbs

I

to introduce oneself

119 2.0

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

How Thorough

to preface

21 4.9

to introduce

178 2.1

to open

∞ 1.0

to begin

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology