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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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
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Adding search functionality and geolocating the buildings introduced additional complications, as did ensuring the map’s coding communicated with the coding of the NDU website.
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Their calculations indicate that even classical gravity (the non-quantum framework introduced by Albert Einstein) could, under certain conditions, create entanglement between two objects.
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From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Adding search functionality and geolocating the buildings introduced additional complications, as did ensuring the map’s coding communicated with the coding of the NDU website.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
Their calculations indicate that even classical gravity (the non-quantum framework introduced by Albert Einstein) could, under certain conditions, create entanglement between two objects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduce. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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