introduce

verb

in·​tro·​duce ˌin-trə-ˈdüs 

-ˈdyüs

introduced; introducing

transitive verb

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

3

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

5

: place, insert

introduce foreign genes into crops

introducer noun

Synonyms

• acquaint
• present

Choose the Right Synonym for introduce

introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject 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

insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To celebrate the 120th anniversary of that moment, company president Guillermo León, a fifth-generation member of the founding family, recently introduced a limited-edition re-creation of that very smoke. —Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024

Bills similar to the one introduced by Pingerelli have seen success in other states. —The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024

In India’s own backyard in South Asia, China has used its vast resources — the fruits of economic reforms introduced decades before India’s — to challenge Indian pre-eminence, courting partners through infrastructure deals and gaining access to strategic ports. —Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Recently, California passed the Stable Affordable Housing Act (S.B. 555), the first state social housing legislation nationwide and Senator Nancy Skinner introduced a new bill to prohibit investment entities from purchasing, acquiringor leasing a single-family home. —Gabriela Sandoval, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024

McCartney, who was introduced by Dave Grohl, showcased the 1970 song at a grand piano while backed by the Eagles. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024

The launch marks just over two years since Italy first introduced new immigration procedures for remote workers in March 2022. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2024

Past legislation introduced by Nguyen — the fiscal impact of which was projected to be in the millions of dollars — ended up on the suspense file, where thousands of bills with a high fiscal impact go, and hundreds die. —Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024

In January 2023, members of the Minneapolis city council introduced a bill that would remove Uber and Lyft’s exemption from the city’s $15.57 per hour minimum wage. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin introducere, from intro- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

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

Legal Definition

introduce

transitive verb

in·​tro·​duce

introduced; introducing

: to present and offer (evidence) at trial