introduce

English

/ˌɪntɹəˈdus/, /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
  • (transitive) To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
  • (transitive) To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
  • (transitive) To bring (something) into practice.

Etymology

Derived from Latin intrōdūcō (lead in, introduce) derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁énteros (what is inside, inner), *dewk- (pull, lead, draw, tug).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dewk-

Gloss

pull, lead, draw, tug

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

Emoji

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