Word
introduce
Phoneticsin·tro·duce, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/
UK/ˌɪntɹədjˈuːs/
Definitions
01presenting people
A1 · Beginner
v. to tell two people each other's names when they meet for the first time.
v. to make people known to one another by name, typically in a social or professional context. Transitive; usually takes 'to'.
日本語:紹介する※
“I would like to introduce you to my colleague, Sarah.”
“The host took a moment to introduce the guest speaker to the board members before the formal dinner began.”
Usage
Takes a direct object followed by 'to'.
Pitfall
I introduced him with my sister.
I introduced him to my sister.
Use the preposition 'to' when introducing one person to another.
Synonyms
02starting something new
B1 · Intermediate
v. to bring a new idea, product, or law into a place for the first time.
v. to bring something into use, practice, or existence for the first time within a specific environment.
日本語:導入する※
“The company plans to introduce a new smartphone model next month.”
“The government decided to introduce stricter environmental regulations to combat the rising levels of industrial pollution in the region.”
03opening a topic
B1 · Intermediate
v. to provide the first part of a book, speech, or piece of music.
v. to present or announce a topic, person, or work to an audience as an opening.
日本語:前置きする※
“The author uses the first chapter to introduce the main characters.”
“The moderator will introduce the debate topic by providing a brief historical overview of the conflict.”
Antonyms
04inserting a substance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical
v. to put something into a system, mixture, or body.
v. to insert or add a substance or element into a closed system or medium.
“The doctor had to introduce a small tube into the patient's vein.”
“The researchers introduced a specific catalyst into the chemical mixture to observe how it would accelerate the reaction.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “introduce” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and dewk-.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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