Meaning & use
introduced
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“introduced” is a form of “introduce”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbtransitive
brought a person or thing into a place, group, or situation for the first time.
Grammar: This is the past simple or past participle form; the base form is 'introduce'. Use it after 'have/has/had' or as a past tense: She introduced me to her boss.
Patterns
- introduced someone to someone
- introduced something into something
- be introduced to something
My parents introduced me to classical music when I was a child.
The company introduced a new safety rule last month.
She was introduced to the team at the morning meeting.
verbtransitive
announced or presented something formally to an audience or official group.
Grammar: Often used in passive structures: The bill was introduced in Parliament. The base form is 'introduce'.
Patterns
- introduced a bill
- introduced a speaker
- be introduced by someone
The senator introduced the new climate bill on Tuesday.
The host introduced the guest speaker with a short speech.
The proposal was introduced to the committee for review.
Word forms
| base form | introduce |
|---|---|
| third person singular | introduces |
| past tense | introduced |
| past participle | introduced |
| -ing form | introducing |
Common combinations
- introduced a new product
- The company introduced a new product to the market.
- introduced a policy
- The government introduced a policy to reduce pollution.
- be introduced to someone
- I was introduced to my future wife at a friend's party.
- introduced into the environment
- The species was accidentally introduced into the environment.
Synonyms and how they differ
- presented
- Often used for formally showing or announcing something; 'introduced' is more common for bringing something new into use.
- launched
- Used especially for starting a product or campaign; 'introduced' is broader and can also apply to people and ideas.
Opposites
Word family
- introduction noun
- The act of bringing something in or the first part of a book or talk.
- introductory adjective
- Serving as an introduction; basic or preliminary.
- introduce verb
- The base form meaning to bring in or present for the first time.
Commonly confused: introduced or intrude?
introduced vs intrude
To go into a place or situation where you are not wanted; 'introduce' means to bring in or present, not to enter uninvited.
Practice
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose one answer.
The correct pattern is 'introduce someone to someone' when you meet them for the first time. 'With', 'at', and 'for' do not fit this meaning.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “introduced”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.