Introduce to Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪntɹəˈdus/, /ˌɪntɹoʊˈdus/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
in-truh-DOOS tu, in-troh-DOOS tu, in-truh-DOOS tuh, in-truh-DOOS ti
ˌɪntɹədjˈuːs/ /tˈuː
in-truh-DYOOS too
Definition
To make someone known to another person, or to present something new to someone for the first time.
Usage & Nuances
Polite and formal when used with people ('introduce someone to someone'). Can also be used with things ('introduce someone to a topic'). Often followed by the person or subject being introduced. Not used for self-introduction; use 'introduce myself' for that.
Spanish: presentar a - introducir aPortuguese (BR): apresentar aPortuguese (PT): apresentar aChinese (Simplified): 介绍给Chinese (Traditional): 介紹給Hindi: से परिचित करानाArabic: يُعرّف علىBengali: পরিচয় করিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: познакомить с - представить кому-либоJapanese: 紹介するVietnamese: giới thiệu vớiKorean: 소개하다Turkish: tanıştırmak - sunmak (ilk kez göstermek)Urdu: متعارف کراناIndonesian: memperkenalkan kepada
Example Sentences
Let me introduce you to my friend John.
basic
I will introduce you to the teacher after class.
basic
She wants to introduce me to her family.
basic
I’m excited to introduce you to Japanese food—you’ll love it.
natural
Thanks for introducing me to your colleagues at the event.
natural
She introduced me to hiking and now I go every weekend.
natural