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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In December, the German parliament voted to introduce voluntary military service, meaning that from January all 18-year-olds would be sent a questionnaire asking if they were interested in joining the armed forces.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
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
She didn't wait for the other girls to introduce themselves before parading about the room as if she was ensuring she'd picked the best bed.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.