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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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   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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   Definition of introduce verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure. to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill.

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   IPA guide. Other forms: introduced; introducing; introduces. 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. Introduce has a number of related meanings.

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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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   introduce meaning, definition, what is introduce: if you introduce someone to another pers...: Learn more.

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    to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. to present for official consideration or action, as a legislative bill. to begin; lead into; preface : to introduce one's speech with an amusing anecdote.

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    INTRODUCE definition: 1. to make something exist, happen, or be used for the first time: 2. to tell someone another…. Learn more.