introduced
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
An inflected form of introduce · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,403 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,146 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- cause to come to know personally also: present, acquaint permit me to acquaint you with my sonintroduce the new neighbors to the community
- bring something new to an environment also: innovate A new word processor was introduced
- place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing also: insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in Insert your ticket here
- bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment also: bring in He brought in a new judgeThe new secretary introduced a nasty rumor
- bring in or establish in a new place or environment introduce a ruleintroduce exotic fruits
- put or introduce into something also: insert, infix, enter insert a picture into the text
introduced in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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After-dinner speeches, phonographically introduced, can be supplied at a slight additional charge.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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I was introduced to them as the little boy dropped from the sky.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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Many extra children may be introduced in several of the plays, as a chorus.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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Mr. Harrison came over and led me to the General and formally introduced me.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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The last thing I remember distinctly is sitting there with you and Maria and a stranger she had introduced.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1