Basic Details
Word: Introduce
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time; also to bring in something new.
Synonyms: present, launch, bring in, start
Antonyms: withdraw, remove
Word origin: Comes from Latin introducere, from intro, inward, and ducere, to lead.
How to Spell Introduce
Syllables: in - tro - duce
Tricky part: It starts intro, not inter. The end is duce, the same as in produce and reduce, never duse.
Watch out for: interduce, introduse, intraduce
Memory tip: Begin with intro, the same four letters as the intro of a song, then add duce, which also ends produce and reduce.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Let me introduce you to my cousin from Chennai.
Example 2: The school plans to introduce a robotics club next term.
Example 3: The cafe introduced a millet dosa to its menu last month.
Fun Fact
Rabbits introduced to Australia in the 1800s spread so fast that they became one of the worst pests the country's farmers have faced.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
Before the quiz began, the principal stood up to interduce the guest judge, a scientist who had worked on India's moon mission for many years.
a) interduce
b) mission
c) scientist
d) principal
Show answer
a) interduce. The word leads inward, so it starts intro, not inter.
Mingle-Mangle
Unjumble the word in the sentence and choose it:
The host walked onto the stage to cdoureint the chief guest.
a) produce
b) intrude
c) introduce
d) induce
Show answer
c) introduce. Only introduce uses all nine letters, and a host introduces a chief guest.
Word Connection
Choose the word closest in meaning to introduce as used in the sentence:
The bank will introduce a new savings scheme for students next month.
a) close
b) launch
c) cancel
d) refuse
Show answer
b) launch. Bringing in a new scheme is launching it.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When you introduce two friends to each other, you ____.
a) tell each one the other's name
b) give each of them a gift
c) ask them both to leave
d) take a photo of them together
Show answer
a) tell each one the other's name
2. The opening part of a book is often called the ____.
a) conclusion
b) glossary
c) introduction
d) index
Show answer
c) introduction
