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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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
Australia, which in December became the first country to introduce measures to protect teens from online threats, is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Apple is widely expected to introduce a foldable phone of its own this year.
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
“Let me introduce you to Etta. She’s a longtime nurse and was recently promoted to director of Shady Glen. She’s a good friend of mine,” the social worker said, and led him to a door.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.