Definition of introduce

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • introduce is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • introduce is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • introduce is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of introduce


  • bring something new to an environment (verb)

    Examples

    1. A new word processor was introduced

    Synonyms

    1. innovate
  • bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc. (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bring out
  • put or introduce into something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. enter
    2. infix
    3. insert
  • be a precursor of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. inaugurate
    2. usher in
  • furnish with a preface or introduction (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. precede
    2. preface
    3. premise
  • cause to come to know personally (verb)

    Examples

    1. introduce the new neighbors to the community

    Synonyms

    1. acquaint
    2. present
  • bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment (verb)

    Examples

    1. The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor

    Synonyms

    1. bring in
  • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. enclose
    2. inclose
    3. insert
    4. put in
    5. stick in
  • bring in or establish in a new place or environment (verb)

    Examples

    1. introduce a rule
    2. introduce exotic fruits
  • put before (a body) (verb)

    Examples

    1. introduce legislation

See definition of introduce in Merriam Webster