"introduce" | Definition and Related Words

introduce

Verb

Cause to come to know personally (synset 200902866)
"permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"

is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
subtypes:
- re-introduce, reintroduce - introduce anew
- present - formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
- bring out, introduce - bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
same as: acquaint, present

verb group: acquaint, familiarise, familiarize - make familiar or conversant with
Bring something new to an environment (synset 201645979)
"A new word processor was introduced"

is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
subtypes:
- phase in - introduce gradually
- open up, pioneer - open up an area or prepare a way
- debut - present for the first time to the public
same as: innovate
Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing (synset 200187671)
"Insert your ticket here"

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
subtypes:
- plug - insert as a plug
- plug - insert a plug into
- plug - replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
- inoculate - introduce a microorganism into
- inset - set or place in
- glass - put in a glass container
- catheterise, catheterize - insert a catheter into (a body part)
- cup - put into a cup
- interlard, intersperse - introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
- feed, feed in - introduce continuously
- slip - insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
- foist - insert surreptitiously or without warrant
- inject, shoot - force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
same as: enclose, inclose, insert, put in, stick in
Bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment (synset 202082838)
"He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor"
subtypes:
- immigrate - introduce or send as immigrants
- track - carry on the feet and deposit
- insinuate - introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
same as: bring in
Bring in or establish in a new place or environment (synset 201621712)
"introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits"

is a type of: establish, give - bring about

subtypes: interpose - introduce
Put or introduce into something (synset 201424276)
"insert a picture into the text"

is a type of: attach - cause to be attached
subtypes:
- connect, plug in, plug into - plug into an outlet
- penetrate - insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
- cannulate, cannulise, cannulize, canulate, intubate - introduce a cannula or tube into
- input - enter (data or a program) into a computer
- instil, instill - enter drop by drop
- embed, engraft, imbed, implant, plant - fix or set securely or deeply
- sandwich - insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects
- graft, transplant - place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient
same as: enter, infix, insert
Bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc. (synset 201067137)
is a type of: acquaint, introduce, present - cause to come to know personally

same as: bring out
Put before (a body) (synset 200708522)
"introduce legislation"

is a type of: project, propose - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
Furnish with a preface or introduction (synset 200903562)
"She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
subtypes:
- preamble - make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
- prologise, prologize, prologuize - write or speak a prologue
same as: precede, preface, premise
Be a precursor of (synset 200350246)
"The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"

is a type of: begin, commence, lead off, start - set in motion, cause to start

same as: inaugurate, usher in

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