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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Even a few years after Apple introduced the system, the slimness of the iMac is still pretty impressive.
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That benefitted large local TV owners and introduced a new wave of local broadcast consolidation.
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Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Even a few years after Apple introduced the system, the slimness of the iMac is still pretty impressive.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Tran has been going door-to-door in District 12, and attending community events like Oktoberfest to introduce herself to voters as a candidate.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
That benefitted large local TV owners and introduced a new wave of local broadcast consolidation.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for introduce
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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduce. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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