introduce
- 01 A1 Beginner
to tell two people each other's names when they meet for the first time.
to make people known to one another by name, typically in a social or professional context. Transitive; usually takes 'to'.
Simple“I would like to introduce you to my colleague, Sarah.”
In context“The host took a moment to introduce the guest speaker to the board members before the formal dinner began.”
UsageTakes a direct object followed by 'to'.
PitfallI introduced him with my sister. I introduced him to my sister.Use the preposition 'to' when introducing one person to another.
Synonymspresentacquaint - 02 B1 Intermediate
to bring a new idea, product, or law into a place for the first time.
to bring something into use, practice, or existence for the first time within a specific environment.
Simple“The company plans to introduce a new smartphone model next month.”
In context“The government decided to introduce stricter environmental regulations to combat the rising levels of industrial pollution in the region.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
to provide the first part of a book, speech, or piece of music.
to present or announce a topic, person, or work to an audience as an opening.
Simple“The author uses the first chapter to introduce the main characters.”
In context“The moderator will introduce the debate topic by providing a brief historical overview of the conflict.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
to put something into a system, mixture, or body.
to insert or add a substance or element into a closed system or medium.
Simple“The doctor had to introduce a small tube into the patient's vein.”
In context“The researchers introduced a specific catalyst into the chemical mixture to observe how it would accelerate the reaction.”
Usage introducing a new · introduce bias · introduce concept
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.