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introduce
(redirected from introducible)

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in·tro·duce  (ntr-ds, -dys)
tr.v. in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing, in·tro·duc·es
1.
a. To present (someone) by name to another in order to establish an acquaintance.
b. To present (a performer, for example) to the public for the first time.
2. To bring forward (a plan, for example) for consideration.
3. To provide (someone) with a beginning knowledge or first experience of something: introduced me to weightlifting.
4.
a. To bring in and establish in a new place or environment: exotic plants that had been introduced from the jungle.
b. To bring into currency, use, or practice; originate: introduced the new product in several test markets; introduced the tango into their circle of friends.
5. To put inside or into; insert or inject.
6. To open or begin; preface: introduced the slide show with an orienting talk.

[Middle English introducen, to bring into, from Latin intrdcere : intr-, within; see en in Indo-European roots + dcere, to lead; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]

intro·ducer n.
intro·duci·ble adj.
Synonyms: introduce, insert, interject, interpolate, interpose
These verbs mean to put or set a person or thing into, between, or among others: introduce suspense into a novel; insert a letter into an envelope; interject a comment into a conversation; interpolated a transitional passage into the text; interposed himself between the scrapping boys. See Also Synonyms at broach1.

introduce
Verb
[-ducing, -duced]
1. to present (someone) by name (to another person)
2. to present (a radio or television programme)
3. to present for consideration or approval: he introduced the bill to Parliament in 1967
4. to bring into use: Latvia has introduced its own currency into circulation
5. introduce to to cause to experience for the first time: his father introduced him to golf
6. to insert
7. introduce with to start: he introduced his talk with some music [Latin introducere to bring inside]
introducible adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.introduceintroduce - cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"
familiarise, familiarize, acquaint - make familiar or conversant with; "you should acquaint yourself with your new computer"; "We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings"
re-introduce, reintroduce - introduce anew; "We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself"
present - formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
introduce, bring out - bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
2.introduce - bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced"
initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
phase in - introduce gradually
pioneer, open up - open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"
debut - present for the first time to the public; "The band debuts a new song or two each month"
3.introduce - introduce; "Insert your ticket here"
plug - insert as a plug; "She plugged a cork in the wine bottle"
plug - insert a plug into; "plug the wall"
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); "catheterize the patient's bladder"
cup - put into a cup; "cup the milk"
interlard, intersperse - introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
feed in, feed - introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor"
slip - insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
foist - insert surreptitiously or without warrant
lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
inject, shoot - force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon"
4.introduce - bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment; "He brought in a new judge"; "The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor"
immigrate - introduce or send as immigrants; "Britain immigrated many colonists to America"
track - carry on the feet and deposit; "track mud into the house"
insinuate - introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner; "He insinuated himself into the conversation of the people at the nearby table"
5.introduce - bring in or establish in a new place or environment; "introduce a rule"; "introduce exotic fruits"
establish, give - bring about; "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"
interpose - introduce; "God interposed death"
6.introduce - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"
attach - cause to be attached
plug in, plug into, connect - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
penetrate - insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
cannulate, cannulise, cannulize, canulate, intubate - introduce a cannula or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck"
input - enter (data or a program) into a computer
instil, instill - enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"
embed, imbed, implant, plant, engraft - fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
sandwich - insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects; "She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men"
graft, transplant - place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient
7.introduce - bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
acquaint, introduce, present - cause to come to know personally; "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
8.introduce - put before (a body); "introduce legislation"
propose, project - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"
9.introduce - furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
preamble - make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
prologise, prologize, prologuize - write or speak a prologue
say, state, tell - express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
10.introduce - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"
commence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"

introduce
verb 2. present, acquaint, make known, familiarize, do the honours, make the introduction
verb 3. announce, present, open, launch, precede, lead into, preface, lead off
Translations
Spanish introduce [ɪntrəˈdjuːs] vtintroducir, meter;
to introduce sb (to sb) → presentar algn (a algn);
to introduce sb to [+ pastime, technique] → introducir a algn a;
may I introduce ...? → permítame presentarle a ...

French introduce [ɪntrəˈdjuːs] vtintroduire [+ TV show etc]; présenter;
to introduce sb (to sb) → présenter qn (à qn);
to introduce sb to [+ pastime, technique] → initier qn à;
may I introduce ...? → je vous présente ...

German introduce [ɪntrəˈdjuːs] vt (sth new) → einführen;
(speaker, TV show etc) → ankündigen;
to introduce sb (to sb) → jdn (jdm) vorstellen;
to introduce sb to (pastime, technique) → jdn einführen in +acc;
may I introduce ...? → darf ich ... vorstellen?

Italian introduce [ɪntrəˈdjuːs] vtintrodurre;
to introduce sb (to sb) → presentare qn (a qn);
to introduce sb to [+ pastime, technique] → iniziare qn a;
may I introduce ...? → permette che le presenti ...?

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