introduce
Usage
What is another way to say introduce?
The verb introduce is the general term for making persons known to one another as by announcement of names or by facilitating a meeting: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Acquaint emphasizes familiarity that arises from bringing persons into social contact: to acquaint oneself with the team.
Example Sentences
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Yet history shows that the same mechanisms that promise broader opportunity often introduce new risks that demand tighter oversight.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Zookeepers intend to introduce him soon to a new sibling — Clover, a female mountain lion cub rescued from El Dorado County earlier in March.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Although the services struggle to meet recruiting quotas, it’s just as important to introduce young Americans to other careers that involve giving back to their country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
It actually worked—fasting allowed him to gradually introduce foods back into his diet, revealing a straightforward gluten intolerance, a condition that, indeed, can be linked to nasal issues.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
“Allow me to introduce Alexander, Beowulf”—the boys bowed—“and you have already met Cassiopeia.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.