introduce
verb [T] (BEGIN) /ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/
/-ˈduːs/ Definition
› to be the beginning of something: A haunting oboe solo introduces the third movement of the concerto.Preceding and introducing C2 to speak or write before the beginning of a programme or book and give information about it: The director will introduce the film personally at its premiere. This is the first official biography of her and it is introduced by her daughter.Preceding and introducing
(Definition of introduce verb (BEGIN) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- announce verb
- antecedent adjective
- antedate verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- countdown noun
- curtain-raiser noun
- forerunner noun
- herald verb
- introduction noun (BEGINNING)
- introductory adjective (BEGINNING)
- introductory adjective (FIRST TIME)
- lead up to sth phrasal verb (HAPPEN)
- lead-in noun
- preamble noun
- predate verb
- predecessor noun
- preface verb
- preliminary adjective
- preliminary noun
- run-up noun
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