Added 6 October 2026
introduce
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʒuːs/ verb
In Latin: intrōdūcō Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about introduce at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
Let me introduce you to my friends.
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To make (something or someone) known, such as by formal announcement or recommendation.
The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.
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To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.
Origin
From Middle English introducen, from Old French introduire, from Latin intrōdūcō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (“inner, what is inside”) and *dewk-.
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