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introduce

[in-truh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /
VERB
make known; present
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announce offer open propose recommend submit suggest
STRONG
acquaint advance air broach familiarize harbinger herald moot originate precede preface usher ventilate
WEAK
bring out bring up come out with do the honors fix up get things rolling get-together give introduction kick off knock down lead into lead off open up pave the way put forward set forth spring with start ball rolling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal deny dissuade hide refuse withhold
STRONG
close close up end finish
WEAK
erase extract subtract take away
VERB
begin, institute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit bring in establish found initiate install invent launch organize plan present set up start unveil
STRONG
commence enter inaugurate induct innovate pioneer preface
WEAK
bring forward kick off usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclude destroy end finish ignore neglect stop
WEAK
close erase extract subtract take away
VERB
add, insert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
import include send ship
STRONG
carry enter freight infix inject inlay inset insinuate instill intercalate interject interpolate interpose transport
WEAK
fill in inlet put in throw in work in
Antonyms
STRONG
erase stop
WEAK
close end extract finish subtract take away

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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Orchestra for a prom that includes music by the Charleston-born composer Edmund Thornton Jenkins, one of the first people to introduce elements of jazz and spirituals into the classical repertoire.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

They also point out that step counts and sedentary time were measured at a single point, which may introduce some bias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

And sometimes the best way to introduce an ancient Egyptian curse is via a prologue that’s tonally very much like the one in “The Exorcist.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Morgan Stanley expects Affirm to introduce an earnings-per-share target of $2.50 to $3 for fiscal 2028, which would be above the consensus forecast of $2.42.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It is appropriate to introduce a few concepts when performing songs and games with children, and also to experiment with these concepts, such as changing tempos and dynamics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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