Introduce (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment; "He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The management team decided to introduce a new CEO to revamp the company's image.
- She introduced her boyfriend to her family during the holiday dinner.
- The company introduced a new smartphone model to compete in the market.
- He introduced his best friend to his favorite video game.
- The charity organization introduced a new fundraising program to support local communities.
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Meaning 2
Put before (a body); "introduce legislation".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The senator will introduce the bill to reform the education system.
- She plans to introduce a resolution to address climate change at the conference.
- The committee will introduce several key amendments to the proposed law.
- The governor intends to introduce an emergency proclamation to help the flood victims.
- Representatives will introduce a new policy to promote environmental conservation.
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Meaning 3
Furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She always precedes her lectures with a joke to introduce the audience to the main topic.
- He prefaced his lecture on philosophy with a critical remark to introduce the controversy surrounding the issue.
- The author will introduce the main character in the first chapter to set the tone for the rest of the novel.
- The professor usually introduces each lesson with a short video to capture the students' attention.
- Her books typically introduce the period or setting in the opening chapter to provide historical context.
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Meaning 4
Cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Allow me to introduce you to my business partner who's going to be handling your account.
- I'll introduce you to the rest of the team during the office tour later.
- Would you like me to introduce you to some of the local artists who'll be showcasing their work tonight.
- May I introduce my wife to the guest of honor for a quick photograph.
- The family asked their mutual friend to introduce them to their new neighbors over a welcome dinner party.
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Meaning 5
Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing; "Insert your ticket here".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Insert the key into the lock to unlock the door.
- She carefully introduced the fragile vase into the box to prevent it from breaking.
- Insert the USB drive into the computer to transfer the files.
- To introduce the new bulb, you need to twist and push it into the socket.
- Insert the battery into the remote control to make sure it's working properly.
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- Catheterise
- Plug
- Interlard
- Inset
- Glass
- Shoot
- Inoculate
- Intersperse
- Catheterize
- Feed
- Foist
- Feed In
- Inject
- Cup
- Slip
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Meaning 6
Bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc..
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The famous singer is set to introduce her new single at the upcoming music festival tonight.
- The young actor was introduced in the highly anticipated blockbuster film that premiered last weekend.
- Their record label decided to introduce the band with a debut album after they gained massive following online.
- She will introduce her new fashion line at the annual style show in Milan later this year.
- The prominent artist is expected to introduce his latest sculpture at the contemporary art exhibit this weekend.
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Meaning 7
Bring in or establish in a new place or environment; "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Several countries plan to introduce stricter immigration laws in the coming years.
- The company will introduce a new employee evaluation system next month.
- To preserve the local ecosystem, no non-native species should be allowed to introduce themselves to the environment.
- A local nursery will introduce a new series of drought-resistant plants.
- The city hopes to introduce a new public transportation system by the end of the year.
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Meaning 8
Put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The scientists introduced a new gene into the plant to increase its resistance to disease.
- She carefully inserted a note into the package before sealing it.
- The chef introduced fresh herbs into the sauce to give it a unique flavor.
- The engineer introduced a small computer chip into the robot's brain to enhance its intelligence.
- They introduced a warning message into the software to alert users of potential security issues.
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- Cannulize
- Embed
- Implant
- Instil
- Canulate
- Plug In
- Cannulate
- Plant
- Input
- Connect
- Instill
- Plug Into
- Penetrate
- Sandwich
- Graft
- Cannulise
- Engraft
- Transplant
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Meaning 9
Be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The rise of social media platforms introduced an era of unprecedented global connectivity.
- The discovery of penicillin introduced a new age of effective treatments for bacterial infections.
- The construction of the first railroads introduced a period of rapid industrialization and growth.
- The 1989 Velvet Revolution introduced a new wave of democratic reforms in Eastern Europe.
- The widespread use of computers introduced a new era of information-driven society and culture.
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Meaning 10
Bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- A new airline route was introduced to connect the two major cities.
- Solar panels were introduced in the community as a renewable energy source.
- A new menu item was introduced at the restaurant to cater to the growing demand for vegan options.
- The city introduced a bike-sharing program to reduce traffic congestion.
- A new student information system was introduced at the university to streamline administrative tasks.