introduce

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) known to someone else by name
  • verb: to lead or bring in especially for the first time
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: insert, produce, induce

Examples

  • She helped to 'introduce' Americans 'to' European fashions. = She helped to 'introduce' European fashions 'to' America.

  • The new carpet 'introduces' some color into [=adds some color to] the living room.

  • The rivalry 'introduced' more drama to/into the competition.

Movie quotes

  • (..) most beautiful girl in school... ...and I let her slip through my fingers. But I won't let that happen to you. You're absolutely right. I'm just going to walk up to her and introduce myself. Tomorrow at school. Maybe. Probably not. Just go. - Hey, girls. - Hey, you came. (..)
    2009 17 Again