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 In·tro·duce v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introduced p. pr. & vb. n. Introducing ]
 1. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as, to introduce a person into a drawing-room.
 2. To put (something into a place); to insert; as, to introduce the finger, or a probe.
 3. To lead to and make known by formal announcement or recommendation; hence, to cause to be acquainted; as, to introduce strangers; to introduce one person to another.
 4. To bring into notice, practice, cultivation, or use; as, to introduce a new fashion, method, or plant.
 5. To produce; to cause to exist; to induce. [Obs.]
    Whosoever introduces habits in children, deserves the care and attention of their governors.   --Locke.
 6. To open to notice; to begin; to present; as, he introduced the subject with a long preface.
 Syn: -- To bring in; usher in; insert; begin; preface.
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