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

The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco, introduced in October 2024, marked the brand’s entry into the Tequila market. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

So far both of these efforts have faced legal challenges, and similar bills introduced in other states have failed to advance. —Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024

The annual event introduces about 20 women between the ages of 16 and 22 into society, with fellow celeb kids like Lily Collins and Margaret Qualley having participated in recent years. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduced the Protect Children’s Innocence Act in 2023, which would have made gender transition surgeries for children a Class C felony. —Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 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