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Introduce

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #650 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make someone known by name to another in person.

    "I would like to introduce you to my friend Sarah."
  2. 2

    To bring something into use for the first time.

    "The company plans to introduce a new product next year."

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Derived from the Latin 'introducere', composed of 'intro-' meaning 'in, inward' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead'. Entering the English language in the late 14th century via Old French, it initially meant to bring a person into a presence or place, later expanding to include presenting new ideas, customs, or things.

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