Introduce: meaning, definitions and examples

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introduce

[ ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs ]

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formally present

To introduce means to make someone known to someone else by name. It is a formal way of presenting someone or something to others.

Synonyms

acquaint, make known, present

Examples of usage

He introduced himself to the new colleagues.
Let me introduce you to my friend.

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bring something into use

To introduce also means to bring something into use or operation for the first time. It is to make something available or known for the first time.

Synonyms

implement, initiate, launch

Examples of usage

The company plans to introduce a new product next month.
She introduced a new policy to improve productivity.

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first part of a performance

As a noun, an introduction is the opening part of a speech, performance, or event. It is the initial section that provides a preview of what is to follow.

Synonyms

beginning, opening, prelude

Examples of usage

The introduction of the play set the stage for the story.
She gave a brief introduction before the main presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "introduce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 introduzir

🇮🇳 परिचय देना

🇩🇪 einführen

🇮🇩 memperkenalkan

🇺🇦 вводити

🇵🇱 wprowadzać

🇯🇵 紹介する (しょうかいする)

🇫🇷 introduire

🇪🇸 introducir

🇹🇷 tanıtmak

🇰🇷 소개하다

🇸🇦 تقديم

🇨🇿 představit

🇸🇰 predstaviť

🇨🇳 介绍 (jièshào)

🇸🇮 predstaviti

🇮🇸 kynna

🇰🇿 таныстыру

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენა

🇦🇿 tanıtmaq

🇲🇽 introducir

Word origin

The word 'introduce' originated from the Latin word 'introducere', which means 'to lead in'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'introduce' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to presenting, bringing into use, or initiating something.