introduce
    /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/ /Brit ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
    
 
    
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    -duces; -duced; -ducing
    
    [+ obj] to make (someone) known to someone else by name
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to cause (something) to begin to be used for the first time
    
    
    
    to make (something) available for sale for the first time
    
    
    
    to present (something) for discussion or consideration
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to bring (something, such as a type of plant or animal) to a place for the first time - often + to
    
    
    
    to speak briefly to an audience about (someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin)
    
    
    
    
    
    to mention or refer to (something) for the first time
    
    
    
    to cause (someone) to learn about or try (something) for the first time - + to
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to put or insert (something) into something else