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

Some of the biggest tech companies are pouring vast resources into this space, with Meta introducing compact models within its Llama series, OpenAI having its o1-mini, Microsoft advancing its phi-3 family and Google pushing forward with Gemma. —Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

Over the next three decades, Cambridge Brewing introduced patrons to spiced pumpkin ales and robust barley wines. —Joshua M. Bernstein, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024

After saving as many players as possible during Red Light, Green Light, his inside knowledge of the games is quickly rendered useless when new ones are introduced. —Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024

Chi’s team expected that introducing kirigami-like cuts to their ferromagnetic elastomer disks would increase the height of the dome. —Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 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