A1verb 1K

Introduce

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪz/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːst/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Introduce

to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is

In simple words: To present someone or something to someone else.

Introduce in a sentence

• Can you please introduce me to your friend?
• I would like to introduce the next speaker.
• She decided to introduce a new project at work.
• Let me introduce you to the rules of the game.
• The teacher will introduce the topic in the next class.

How to use Introduce

Use 'introduce' when making someone known to another person. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but in very casual contexts, you might use simpler expressions like 'meet.'

Grammar pattern

introduce + object + to + object

Memory hint

Think 'in' and 'duce' as bringing people 'in' to 'duce' or lead them to each other.

Related words

Collocations with Introduce

• formally
• properly
• briefly
• allow me to
• can
• let me
• as
• to
• recently
• first
• initially
• intend to
• plan to
• want to
• into
• newly introduced
• recently introduced
• recently
• first
• initially
• intend to
• plan to
• want to
• into
• newly introduced
• recently introduced
• recently
• first
• initially
• intend to
• plan to
• want to
• into
• newly introduced
• recently introduced

Synonyms for Introduce

• present
• unveil
• announce
• show
• propose

Opposites of Introduce

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Introduce

• Using 'introduce' without a second object (e.g., saying 'I introduce John' instead of 'I introduce John to Mary')
• Confusing it with 'presentation' which implies a formal talk
• Misusing the past tense: incorrectly saying 'introduced to' vs 'introduced with'

Frequently asked questions about Introduce

What does Introduce mean?

To present someone or something to someone else.

What is the definition of Introduce?

to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is

How do you use Introduce in a sentence?

Can you please introduce me to your friend?

Can you give another example of Introduce?

I would like to introduce the next speaker.

What are synonyms for Introduce?

Common alternatives include present, unveil, announce, show, propose.

What is the opposite of Introduce?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Introduce?

It commonly pairs with formally, properly, briefly, allow me to, can, let me, as, to, recently, first, initially, intend to, plan to, want to, into, newly introduced, recently introduced, recently, first, initially, intend to, plan to, want to, into, newly introduced, recently introduced, recently, first, initially, intend to, plan to, want to, into, newly introduced, recently introduced.

What are common mistakes when using Introduce?

Using 'introduce' without a second object (e.g., saying 'I introduce John' instead of 'I introduce John to Mary') Confusing it with 'presentation' which implies a formal talk Misusing the past tense: incorrectly saying 'introduced to' vs 'introduced with'

How do you pronounce Introduce?

US: /["/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːst/","/ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪz/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/","/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Introduce?

Use 'introduce' when making someone known to another person. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but in very casual contexts, you might use simpler expressions like 'meet.'

What CEFR level is Introduce?

"Introduce" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.