INTRODUCE

introduce. Introduce, v.t. to bring or lead in, to admit

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In′tro‐duce″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introduced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Introducing (?).] [[L. introducere, introductum; intro within + ducere to lead. See Intro-, and Duke.]] 1. 1. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room.
2. 2. To put (something into a place); to insert; as, to introduce the finger, or a probe.
3. 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.
4. 4. To bring into notice, practice, cultivation, or use; as, to introduce a new fashion, method, or plant.
5. 5. To produce; to cause to exist; to induce.
Whosoever introduces habits in children, deserves the care and attention of their governors. Locke. 6. 6. To open to notice; to begin; to present; as, he introduced the subject with a long preface.
Syn. — To bring in; usher in; insert; begin; preface.