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introduce

v.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˌɪntɹəˈdus// UK //ˌɪntɹədjˈuːs// in·tro·duce General-service

v. to tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time. You also use it to bring a new idea or product into a place.

v. to present a person by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance; to bring something into use or operation for the first time.


SIMPLE

I would like to introduce you to my sister.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager plans to introduce a new software system to help the team track their daily tasks more efficiently.

COMPLEX

When the speaker began to introduce the guest of honor, the room fell silent in anticipation of the keynote address.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and dewk-.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When presenting people, it often takes the preposition 'to'.

Pitfall

I introduced him my friend.I introduced my friend to him.Introduce requires the preposition 'to' before the person receiving the introduction; it does not follow the double-object pattern of 'give'.

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