introduce
(verb)
verb
1. cause to come to know personally
- introduce the new neighbors to the community
Similar word(s): acquaint, present
Definition categories: communication, inform
2. bring something new to an environment
- A new word processor was introduced
Similar word(s): innovate
Definition categories: creation, initiate, pioneer
3. place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
Similar word(s): enclose, inclose, insert
Definition categories: change, lay, place, pose, position, put, set
4. bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
- The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor
Definition categories: motion
5. bring in or establish in a new place or environment
- introduce a rule
- introduce exotic fruits
Definition categories: creation, establish, give
6. put or introduce into something
Similar word(s): enter, infix, insert
Definition categories: contact, attach
7. bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
Definition categories: communication, acquaint, introduce, present
8. put before (a body)
- introduce legislation
Definition categories: cognition, project, propose
9. furnish with a preface or introduction
Similar word(s): precede, preface, premise
Definition categories: communication, say, state, tell
10. be a precursor of
Similar word(s): inaugurate
Definition categories: change, begin, commence, start
Sentences with introduce as a verb:
- Let me introduce you to my friends.
- The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.
- Let me introduce our guest speaker.
- Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.
- Wheeled transport was introduced long ago.