introduce

CEFRA1

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To tell someone another person's name for the first time.

  2. 02

    verb

    To present a new idea, product, or subject.

Examples

  • Allow me to introduce Mayuko to you.

  • Allow me to introduce Mr Kato to you.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɪn(t)əɹˈdus/
  • /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.

  2. To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.

  3. To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

More examples

In context

  • Allow me to introduce my mother.

  • Let me introduce you to my friends.

  • The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-.