introduced
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.presented someone to another person for the first time.
v.presented individuals to one another to initiate a social or professional acquaintance.
Simple“My friend introduced me to her parents at the graduation party.”
In context“The host introduced the keynote speaker to the audience, highlighting her significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.brought something new into use or started a new rule.
v.implemented or brought a new system, law, or product into use for the first time.
Simple“The company introduced a new flexible working policy last month.”
In context“The government introduced strict environmental regulations to curb industrial pollution in the coastal regions.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes a plant or animal that was brought to a new place by people and is not naturally from there.
adj.referring to a species living outside its native distributional range, having arrived there by human activity.
Simple“The grey squirrel is an introduced species that has caused problems for local wildlife.”
In context“Ecologists are studying how introduced flora can disrupt local nutrient cycles and outcompete indigenous plants for resources.”
Antonyms
Usage introduced new