introduce

[ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /

verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.

Origin of introduce

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin intrōdūcere to lead inside, equivalent to intrō- intro- + dūcere to lead; see duke

synonym study for introduce

1, 2. Introduce, present mean to bring persons into personal acquaintance with each other, as by announcement of names and the like. Introduce is the ordinary term, referring to making persons acquainted who are ostensibly equals: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Present, a more formal term, suggests a degree of ceremony in the process, and implies (if only as a matter of compliment) superior dignity, rank, or importance in the person to whom another is presented: to present a visitor to the president.

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British Dictionary definitions for introduced

introduce
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /

verb (tr)

Derived forms of introduce

introducer, noun introducible, adjective

Word Origin for introduce

C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead

Medical definitions for introduced

introduce
[ ĭn′trə-dōōs ]

v.

To put inside or into; insert or inject.
To bring in and establish in a new place or environment.