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   introduce

   /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

   verb

   • 1. bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time: "various new taxes were introduced" Similar instituteinitiatelaunchinaugurateestablishfoundinstigateput in placebring inbring into beingusher inset in motionstartbegincommenceget goingget under wayphase inorganizedeveloporiginatepioneertake the lead ininformal:kick offproposeput forwardsuggestsubmitadvancemoveraisebroachbring upset forthmootmentionopenairventilatefloattableOpposite abolish
   • ▪ bring (a plant, animal, or disease) to a place for the first time: "horses and sheep introduced to the island did not survive"
   • ▪ bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time: "the programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses"
   • ▪ present (a new piece of legislation) for debate in a legislative assembly: "bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament" Similar proposeput forwardsuggestsubmitadvancemoveraisebroachbring upset forthmootmentionopenairventilatefloattable
   • 2. make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally: "I must introduce you to my wife" Similar presentpresent formallymake knownacquaint withmake acquainted withbring into contact with
   • 3. insert or bring into something: "a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically" Similar insertinjectputplacepushforcedriveshootfeedinstilinfuseinjectaddinsertbringinterposeOpposite remove
   • 4. occur at the start of; open: "a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song"
   • ▪ (of a person) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, book, etc.). Similar announcepresentgive an introduction toprefaceprecedelead intocommencestart offbeginopenlaunch

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person) into a place or group’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside’ + ducere ‘to lead’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. introducer noun

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   How do you introduce a person?

   • If you introduce one person to another, or you introduce two people, you tell them each other's names, so that they can get to know each other. If you introduce yourself to someone, you tell them your name. Tim, may I introduce you to my uncle's secretary, Mary Waller? [VERB noun + to] Someone introduced us and I sat next to him. [VERB noun]

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   What does introduce mean?

   • The meaning of INTRODUCE is to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation. How to use introduce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Introduce.

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   What does introduzir apresentar mean?

   • introduzir, apresentar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! INTRODUCE definition: 1. to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time: 2. to tell someone another…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between introduce and insert?

   • introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence. insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

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   to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other) 2.(foll by to) to cause to experience for the first time. to introduce a visitor to beer. 3. to present for consideration or approval, esp before a legislative body. to introduce a draft bill.

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    To introduce something is to bring something new to a situation. If your roommate never cleans up after herself, you might try to introduce some new housekeeping policies. Or, introduce yourself to someone who is looking for a new roommate.