introduce
ihnt-ruh-JOOS
Introduce (verb) means to make people known to each other for the first time. Example: “Let me introduce you to my colleague, Sarah.”
verb
1
To make people known to each other for the first time.
"Let me introduce you to my colleague, Sarah."
"They were introduced at a mutual friend's party."
"Shall I introduce you to the other parents before the meeting starts?"
2
To bring something new into use or practice.
"The school introduced a new grading system this year."
"The café plans to introduce a loyalty card for regular customers next month."
"Several countries have introduced rules to limit plastic bags in shops."
How to use introduce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring people together for the first time, or to bring something new into use.
Common pairings
introduce yourself
introduce a bill
introduce a new product
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- introduces
- Past tense
- introduced
- Archaic forms
- introducest, introducedst, introduceth
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Etymology
From Latin intrōdūcō, from intro- ("inward") + dūcō ("to lead") — literally "to lead in."
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What does “introduce” mean?
The word “introduce” means to make people known to each other for the first time. In plain terms, to bring people together for the first time, or to bring something new into use.
How do you pronounce “introduce”?
“Introduce” is pronounced ihnt-ruh-JOOS (/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ in IPA).
How do you use “introduce” in a sentence?
Here is “introduce” used in a sentence: “Let me introduce you to my colleague, Sarah.”
What part of speech is “introduce”?
“Introduce” is a verb.
Where does the word “introduce” come from?
The word “introduce” comes from Latin. From Latin intrōdūcō, from intro- ("inward") + dūcō ("to lead") — literally "to lead in.".
Is “introduce” a common word?
“Introduce” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “introduce” have?
“Introduce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make people known to each other for the first time.
What is the difference between introduce and present?
"Introduce" is the everyday verb for making people known to each other for the first time, while "present" is a more formal alternative usually reserved for ceremonial situations, such as presenting a guest to an important person. In most social and workplace settings, "introduce" is the natural choice.
Do you say "introduce someone to" or "introduce someone with"?
The correct preposition is "to": you introduce one person to another, as in "Let me introduce you to my manager." "Introduce with" is not standard English in this sense.
When should you use introduce instead of launch?
Use "introduce" when something new is brought into use or practice in a general way, such as introducing a policy, rule, or product range. "Launch" suggests a single, often publicised starting moment, so a company might introduce new features quietly but launch a flagship product with an event.
Is it correct to say "introduce yourself"?
Yes. "Introduce yourself" is the standard way to say that you tell someone your name and a little about who you are when meeting for the first time, as in "Please introduce yourself to the group."
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