introduction
noun [C or U] (GIVING SB'S NAME) /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/Definition
B2 the action of telling someone another person's name the first time that they meet: You'll have to do/make the introductions - I don't know everyone's name. My next guest needs no introduction (= is already known to everyone).Preceding and introducing
(Definition of introduction noun (GIVING SB'S NAME) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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introduction noun (FIRST EXPERIENCE)
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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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