introduce

Verb

• be a precursor of
  • The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period
    

• furnish with a preface or introduction
  • She always precedes her lectures with a joke
    
  • He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution
    

• put before (a body)
  • introduce legislation
    

• bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.

• put or introduce into something
  • insert a picture into the text
    

• bring in or establish in a new place or environment
  • introduce a rule
    
  • introduce exotic fruits
    

• bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment
  • He brought in a new judge
    
  • The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor
    

• introduce
  • Insert your ticket here
    

• bring something new to an environment
  • A new word processor was introduced
    

• cause to come to know personally
  • permit me to acquaint you with my son
    
  • introduce the new neighbors to the community
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  inaugurate , usher in , precede , preface , premise , bring out , insert , infix , enter , bring in , enclose , inclose , stick in , put in , innovate , present , acquaint