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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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The review could introduce volatility into car stocks, which haven’t been great so far this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It would probably introduce a fresh hell for the whole family.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

These breaks can introduce mutations that eventually lead to liver cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

It would be unethical to experimentally introduce invasive species to randomly selected islands or to randomly spark wildfires to test their impact.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

“Take Chase with you. She’s probably already mad at you for not taking him to the house to introduce him.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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