introduce

verb

ˌin-trə-ˈdüs How to pronounce introduce (audio)
Definition of introducenext
1
as in to present
to make (one person) known (to another) socially a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife

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2
as in to raise
to present or bring forward for discussion after about 20 minutes the moderator introduced a new topic for the debate

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3
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of Luther Burbank introduced the idea of plant breeding, developing over 800 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, and grasses

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4
as in to educate
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to introduced everyone to the company's new phone system

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5
as in to insert
to put among or between others introduce a new variable to the equation

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How does the verb introduce contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of introduce are insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, and interpose. While all these words 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.

introduced a new topic into the conversation

When can insert be used instead of introduce?

The words insert and introduce can be used in similar contexts, but insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

When is it sensible to use insinuate instead of introduce?

The synonyms insinuate and introduce are sometimes interchangeable, but insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

When would intercalate be a good substitute for introduce?

While in some cases nearly identical to introduce, intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

In what contexts can interject take the place of introduce?

While the synonyms interject and introduce are close in meaning, interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

When might interpolate be a better fit than introduce?

The words interpolate and introduce are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

When could interpose be used to replace introduce?

Although the words interpose and introduce have much in common, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of introduce Blue Tab also introduces a heavyweight white T-shirt and a chambray work shirt. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025 The video introduces toddlers to different types of vehicles, enhancing their knowledge and vocabulary related to transportation. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 2 May 2025 Around the same time, a crop of influential food chemists introduced the concept of vitamins and minerals to the general public, and loudly pitched daily milk drinking as a low-cost life hack for better health and vigor. —HubSpot, 2 May 2025 The company introduced a consumer-facing Meta AI app, released a preview of its Llama API and unveiled security tools aimed at strengthening its open-source AI approach. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for introduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduce
  1. present
  2. raise
  3. establish
  4. educate
  5. insert
  6. greet
  7. discuss
  8. initiate
Verb
  • Alexander's release was presented to Israel as a goodwill gesture from Hamas to President Donald Trump and came as a global hunger monitor said Gaza's entire population is at critical risk of famine.
    — James Mackenzie, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • The results of the trial, which were funded by Eli Lilly, were presented at a conference in Malaga, Spain, the BBC reported on Monday.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Definition of present
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  • The order governs Title VII, though could be influential on disparate claims raised by other civil rights laws.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
  • The state suspended the grocery tax for fiscal year 2022 to help fight rising inflation, but municipal leaders say losing the stream of revenue permanently forces them to consider cutting services, raising sales or property taxes, or implementing a local grocery tax.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
Definition of raise
Verb
  • The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.
    — Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the country’s southeast.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Definition of establish
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  • Applications open today for the three month in-person program that will include six development sessions to educate and create access and community for up to 20 mentees across creative and management tracks.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Definition of educate
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  • The team inserted this enzyme into Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, a common member of the human gut microbiome.
    — Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • To explain this apparent contradiction, the team theorized that the material was likely inserted through the rectum.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Definition of insert
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  • During his remarks from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, Leo spoke briefly in Spanish and greeted the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru specifically.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2025
  • They will be greeted by Charles and his wife Queen Camilla after the service, before senior royals also lay flowers at a memorial nearby.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Definition of greet
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  • Emotional Conversations Always End In Exhaustion, Not Resolution In marriages caught in the chaser-spacer dynamic, attempts to discuss feelings often devolve into emotional exhaustion rather than resolution.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Officials are also discussing waiving the tariff on aircraft leasing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Definition of discuss
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  • That allows the Sky to utilize their bigs to initiate actions at the perimeter, such as dribble handoffs that create options for guards to cut, shoot or set up a new screen.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • In this context, Comité Colbert initiated the creation of a European association of national luxury associations in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Definition of initiate

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