introduce
[ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /
verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.
Origin of introduce
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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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introduce
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /
verb (tr)
Derived forms of introduce
introducer, noun introducible, adjectiveWord 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.