English

introduce

ˌɪntɹəˈdus, ˌɪn.trəˈduːs, ˌɪntrəˈdus, ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs
Meaning: to make someone known by name to another person; to bring something into use
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌɪn.trəˈduːs, ˌɪntrəˈdus, ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base introduce
3rd person singular present introduces
Present participle introducing
Past introduced
Will future will introduce
Going-to future going to introduce
Imperative negative don't introduce / do not introduce

Example sentences

I would like to introduce you to my colleague.
He introduced his new girlfriend to his parents last weekend.
He introduced his new girlfriend to his parents last weekend.
She introduced her new boyfriend to her parents.
She introduced her new boyfriend to her parents.
New safety regulations were introduced to protect workers in the factory.
New safety regulations were introduced to protect workers in the factory.
The teacher introduced a new topic for the class discussion.
The teacher introduced a new topic for the class discussion.
A colon is often used to introduce a list of items.
A colon is often used to introduce a list of items.
The MC introduced the next speaker to the stage.
The MC introduced the next speaker to the stage.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for social introductions or when bringing a new topic or product to attention.

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