introduce
verb
in·tro·duce
ˌin-trə-ˈdüs 
-ˈdyüs
introduced; introducing
1
: to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
a
: to cause to be acquainted
b
: to make preliminary explanatory or laudatory remarks about
c
: to bring (someone, such as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time
d
: to present or announce formally or officially or by an official reading
introduce legislation
e
: to present formally at court or into society
2
: to lead or bring in especially for the first time
… U.S. fishery managers have introduced exotic species into most waters in North America, largely to please sport fishermen.—
Yvonne Baskin
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a
: to bring into play
b
: to bring into practice or use : institute
4
: to bring to a knowledge of something
introduced them to new ideas
introducer
noun
Examples of introduce in a Sentence
Let me introduce myself: my name is John Smith.
They have been slow to introduce changes in procedure.
The designer is introducing a new line of clothes.
He introduced several issues during the meeting.
New evidence was introduced at the trial.
introduce a bill to Congress
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The McRib was introduced in 1981, but rather than becoming a permanent menu item, it has been made available only in limited runs over the last four decades.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
ColourPop, Mac Cosmetics and even Balmain have also introduced collections and capsules based on the Netflix series.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The new project fits into the village's mission to increase its park usage, introduce new community-building activities to residents and allow folks access to recreation year-round, Village Manager Tyler Burkart said in a statement on Nov. 21.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Occasionally, a brand would attempt to introduce darker shades, but these efforts often fell short due to limited marketing and awareness, leading to their inevitable discontinuation.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
ColourPop, Mac Cosmetics and even Balmain have also introduced collections and capsules based on the Netflix series.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The new project fits into the village's mission to increase its park usage, introduce new community-building activities to residents and allow folks access to recreation year-round, Village Manager Tyler Burkart said in a statement on Nov. 21.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Occasionally, a brand would attempt to introduce darker shades, but these efforts often fell short due to limited marketing and awareness, leading to their inevitable discontinuation.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduce. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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introduce
verb
in·tro·duce
ˌin-trə-ˈd(y)üs
introduced; introducing
1
: to bring into practice or use
introduce a new fashion
2
: to lead or bring in
introduced a new topic
3
a
: to cause to become acquainted
introduce two strangers
b
: to present or announce officially
introduce a legislative bill
c
: to make preliminary remarks about
introduced the star of the show
4
: to bring to a knowledge of something
introduced them to new ideas
5
: to put in : insert
introducer
noun
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