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How to Use Introduce: Meaning & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：present someone (introduce)

introduce 🔊

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

vt.

To tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time.

Introduce someone: a person gesturing to introduce two people in a friendly setting.

present someone 🔊

➕

/ˈprez.ənt ˈsʌm.wʌn/

vt.

To make two or more people known to each other by stating their names, typically at a first meeting.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'intro-' (inside, within) + 'ducere' (to lead). Literally 'to lead into'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine leading (ducere) a new friend INTO (intro-) a room full of people to present them.

📖 Example

At the welcome party, I was happy to introduce my classmate from China to my homeroom teacher. 🔊 At the welcome party, I was happy to present my classmate from China to my homeroom teacher.

🔗 Collocations

introduce yourself – To tell someone your name when you meet them for the first time.

introduce A to B – To formally make person A known to person B.

may I introduce – A polite phrase used to begin a formal introduction.

🔄 Synonyms

present (vt.) – To formally introduce someone, often in a ceremonial context.

acquaint (vt.) – To make someone aware of or familiar with another person.

🚫 Antonyms

isolate (vt.) – To cause someone to be alone or apart from others.

🌱 Derivatives

introduction (n.) – The action of presenting someone or something for the first time.

introductory (adj.) – Serving as an introduction; preliminary.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating in the 16th century from Latin 'introducere'. Initially meant to bring something into a place or knowledge. The social sense of presenting people became dominant, reflecting the importance of formal connections in European courtly and later professional culture.

Meaning 2：bring in something new (introduce)

introduce 🔊

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

vt.

To start using something new for the first time.

Introduce something new: a scientist presenting a new tablet device in a laboratory.

bring in something new 🔊

➕

/brɪŋ ɪn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ nuː/

vt.

To bring something new, such as a product, system, or idea, into use or operation for the first time.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Our company decided to introduce a new policy that allows everyone to work from home one day a week to help the environment. 🔊 Our company decided to bring in a new policy that allows everyone to work from home one day a week to help the environment.

🔗 Collocations

introduce a new product – To launch or make available a new item for sale or use.

introduce a bill – To formally present a proposed law to a legislature for discussion.

introduce changes – To begin to implement new ways of doing things.

🔄 Synonyms

launch (vt.) – To introduce a new product or service to the market with publicity.

institute (vt.) – To introduce or establish a system, rule, or process.

pioneer (vt.) – To be the first to develop or use a new method, area of knowledge, etc.

🚫 Antonyms

abolish (vt.) – To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

withdraw (vt.) – To remove or take away something that has been introduced.