01 v. t. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room.
imp. & p. p.
Introduced; p. pr. & vb. n.
Introducing
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1.
To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room.
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2.
To put (something into a place); to insert; as, to introduce the finger, or a probe.
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3.
To lead to and make known by formal announcement or recommendation; hence, to cause to be acquainted; as, to introduce strangers; to introduce one person to another.
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4.
To bring into notice, practice, cultivation, or use; as, to introduce a new fashion, method, or plant.
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5.
To produce; to cause to exist; to induce.[Obs.]“Whosoever introduces habits in children, deserves the care and attention of their governors.” — Locke.
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To open to notice; to begin; to present; as, he introduced the subject with a long preface.