INTRODUCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Introduce

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person) into a place or group’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside’ + ducere ‘to lead’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time

Short Definition:

bring into use or operation for first time

Examples:
  • various new taxes were introduced
  • measures were introduced to help families with children
Definition:

make (someone) known by name to another in person, especially formally

Short Definition:

make someone known by name to another person

Examples:
  • I must introduce you to my wife
  • he introduced himself as Detective Sergeant Fraser
Definition:

insert or bring into something

Short Definition:

bring into

Examples:
  • a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically
Definition:

occur at the start of; open

Short Definition:

occur at start of

Examples:
  • a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song

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