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Definition of Introduce
1. Verb. Cause to come to know personally. "Introduce the new neighbors to the community"
Generic synonyms: Inform
Related verbs: Acquaint, Familiarise, Familiarize
Specialized synonyms: Re-introduce, Reintroduce, Present, Bring Out
Derivative terms: Acquaintance, Introduction, Presentation, Presenter
2. Verb. Bring something new to an environment. "A new word processor was introduced"
Generic synonyms: Initiate, Pioneer
Specialized synonyms: Phase In, Open Up, Pioneer, Debut
Derivative terms: Innovation, Innovation, Innovative, Innovator
3. Verb. Introduce. "Insert your ticket here"
Specialized synonyms: Plug, Plug, Inoculate, Inset, Glass, Catheterise, Catheterize, Cup, Interlard, Intersperse, Feed, Feed In, Slip, Foist, Inject, Shoot
Generic synonyms: Lay, Place, Pose, Position, Put, Set
Derivative terms: Enclosure, Inclosure, Insert, Insertion, Introduction
4. Verb. Bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment. "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor"
5. Verb. Bring in or establish in a new place or environment. "Introduce exotic fruits"
6. Verb. Put or introduce into something. "Insert a picture into the text"
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Connect, Plug In, Plug Into, Penetrate, Cannulate, Cannulise, Cannulize, Canulate, Intubate, Input, Instil, Instill, Embed, Engraft, Imbed, Implant, Plant, Sandwich, Graft, Transplant
Derivative terms: Insert, Insert, Insertion, Introduction
7. Verb. Bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc..
8. Verb. Put before (a body). "Introduce legislation"
9. Verb. Furnish with a preface or introduction. "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
Specialized synonyms: Preamble, Prologise, Prologize, Prologuize
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Derivative terms: Introductory, Introductory, Preface
10. Verb. Be a precursor of. "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"
Generic synonyms: Begin, Commence, Lead Off, Start
Derivative terms: Augury
Definition of Introduce
1. v. t. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room.
Definition of Introduce
1. Verb. (transitive of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To bring (something) into practice. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Introduce
1. [v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES]
Medical Definition of Introduce
1. 1. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room. 2. To put (something into a place); to insert; as, to introduce the finger, or a probe. 3. To lead to and make known by formal announcement or recommendation; hence, to cause to be acquainted; as, to introduce strangers; to introduce one person to another. 4. To bring into notice, practice, cultivation, or use; as, to introduce a new fashion, method, or plant. 5. To produce; to cause to exist; to induce. "Whosoever introduces habits in children, deserves the care and attention of their governors." (Locke) 6. To open to notice; to begin; to present; as, he introduced the subject with a long preface. Synonym: To bring in, usher in, insert, begin, preface. Origin: L. Introducere, introductum; intro within + ducere to lead. See Intro-, and Duke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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