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introduce

[in-truh-doos, -dyoos] / ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /
VERB
make known; present
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announce offer open propose recommend submit suggest
STRONG
acquaint advance air broach familiarize harbinger herald moot originate precede preface usher ventilate
WEAK
bring out bring up come out with do the honors fix up get things rolling get-together give introduction kick off knock down lead into lead off open up pave the way put forward set forth spring with start ball rolling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal deny dissuade hide refuse withhold
STRONG
close close up end finish
WEAK
erase extract subtract take away
VERB
begin, institute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit bring in establish found initiate install invent launch organize plan present set up start unveil
STRONG
commence enter inaugurate induct innovate pioneer preface
WEAK
bring forward kick off usher in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclude destroy end finish ignore neglect stop
WEAK
close erase extract subtract take away
VERB
add, insert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
import include send ship
STRONG
carry enter freight infix inject inlay inset insinuate instill intercalate interject interpolate interpose transport
WEAK
fill in inlet put in throw in work in
Antonyms
STRONG
erase stop
WEAK
close end extract finish subtract take away

Usage

What is another way to say introduce?

The verb introduce is the general term for making persons known to one another as by announcement of names or by facilitating a meeting: to introduce a friend to one's sister. Acquaint emphasizes familiarity that arises from bringing persons into social contact: to acquaint oneself with the team. 

Example Sentences

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He also encouraged comedy to "explore" whether it can introduce a voluntary ticket levy similar to music, which sees larger venues reinvest in the grassroots.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Zookeepers intend to introduce him soon to a new sibling — Clover, a female mountain lion cub rescued from El Dorado County earlier in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Spain and Denmark have also announced their intention to introduce a digital age of majority for social networks.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

How would he introduce them to Pili otherwise?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.