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to make (one person) known (to another) socially a friend introduced him to the woman who later became his wife

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How does the verb introduce contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of introduce are insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, and interpose. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence.

introduced a new topic into the conversation

When can insert be used instead of introduce?

The words insert and introduce can be used in similar contexts, but insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

When is it sensible to use insinuate instead of introduce?

The synonyms insinuate and introduce are sometimes interchangeable, but insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

When would intercalate be a good substitute for introduce?

While in some cases nearly identical to introduce, intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

In what contexts can interject take the place of introduce?

While the synonyms interject and introduce are close in meaning, interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

When might interpolate be a better fit than introduce?

The words interpolate and introduce are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

When could interpose be used to replace introduce?

Although the words interpose and introduce have much in common, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of introduce This experience shaped her approach to introducing new foods to her own children. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 The Pillow Talk Soulmates Collection introduces two new products: the Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Face Palette and the Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipsticks. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025 Based on customer recommendations, starting April 27, the Panama Canal will introduce an option where LoTSA slots customers can request swaps and substitutions with each other. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025 Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations. Axios, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for introduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduce
Verb
  • Don't forget to view the fan guide presented by @BaptistHealthSF before heading to the track.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Sora’s Stock Image Aesthetic Sora’s videos present a stringent, singular view of the world, with a high degree of repetition in details beyond demographic traits.
    Reece Rogers, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Meal Train post had raised $69,666 as of 6:50 p.m. Saturday and volunteer cook slots were filling up into May.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of getting other nations to lower their trade barriers, these groups want the U.S. to protect its manufacturers by raising tariffs and discouraging imports.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The public safety department said a shelter had been established in Columbus, North Carolina.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Literacy was seen as a major factor in pre-war slave unrest, and attempts to educate Southern Blacks were greeted with everything from suspicion to violent opposition.
    Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Mercedes also has an easier audience to sell EVs to -- their customers are educated and more willing to try new things.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • They can be installed at more ergonomic heights than a range, which requires bending over to insert or retrieve items from oven cavities.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The wok even features a detachable wooden handle (which doesn’t get hot and can be removed when inserting into the oven).
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Here, the two greeted each other during the United Nations General Assembly in 2016.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • In The Husbands, when Lauren (Temple) returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Of course, rationality is often in short supply when discussing money and mortality.
    Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • One breakfast option that's rarely discussed, said Moskovitz, is eating leftover dinner.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Refresh plants in fall by harvesting and discarding the outer leaves to initiate new growth.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This alignment reflects a broader strategic shift initiated by New York Life CEO Craig DeSanto, who prioritized client and agent experience over a traditional product-centric focus.
    Peter High, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Introduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduce. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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