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- [in-truh-doos, -dyoos]
- /ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus/
- /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-truh-doos, -dyoos]
- /ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus/
Definitions of introduce word
- verb with object introduce to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted. 1
- verb with object introduce to acquaint (two or more persons) with each other personally: Will you introduce us? 1
- verb with object introduce to present (a person, product, etc.) to a particular group of individuals or to the general public for or as if for the first time by a formal act, announcement, series of recommendations or events, etc.: to introduce a debutante to society. 1
- verb with object introduce to bring (a person) to first knowledge or experience of something: to introduce someone to skiing. 1
- verb with object introduce to create, bring into notice, use, etc., for or as if for the first time; institute: to introduce a new procedure. 1
- verb with object introduce to suggest, propose, or advance for or as if for the first time: to introduce a theory of geological evolution. 1
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Origin of introduce
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin intrōdūcere to lead inside, equivalent to intrō- intro- + dūcere to lead; see duke
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Parts of speech for Introduce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
introduce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
introduce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for introduce
verb introduce
- suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- offer — to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.
- propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
- recommend — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
Antonyms for introduce
verb introduce
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
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