introduces
Makes people meet
Introduces means to bring something or someone into a situation for the first time.
A host introduces guests to each other; a teacher introduces a new topic; a company introduces a product to the market.
The word suggests a beginning or first encounter: She introduces herself at parties with a firm handshake.
In formal contexts, introduces can mean to propose legislation or present evidence: The senator introduces a bill.
Makes known publicly
- showcasesPresents for admiration
- revealsMakes visible or known
- announcesStates openly to many
- exhibitsDisplays for viewing
displays · demonstrates · features · highlights · premieres · debuts · promotes · publicizes
Begins or initiates
- initiatesStarts or new members
- launchesSends off forcefully
- startsInitiates an action
- opensAllows passage through
inaugurates · embarks · activates · triggers · sparks · instigates
Makes aware of something
- orientsEstablishes position or direction
- briefsSnug lower undergarments
- acclimatesBecomes accustomed to environment
- informsCommunicates facts to
educates · exposes · grounds · schools · enlightens · initiates · inducts · onboards
First to explore territory
- originatesStarts or arises from
- inventsCreates something novel
- createsBrings into being
- developsComes into being gradually
devises · innovates · establishes · conceives · trailblazes · spearheads · revolutionizes · modernizes
Comes before temporally
- foreshadowsIndicates future events
- prefacesIntroductory book sections
- heraldsMessengers who announce
- preludesIntroductory sections or movements
signals · portends · presages · anticipates
Items given freely
- linksThings that connect
- brokersTransaction intermediaries
- facilitatesMakes more possible
- networksInterconnected groups or channels
intermediates · matchmakes · bridges · liaises · refers · recommends · sponsors
unveils
Makes known publicly
exhibits · displays · demonstrates · features · highlights · premieres · debuts · promotes · publicizes · broadcasts
commences
Begins or initiates
opens · inaugurates · embarks · activates · triggers · sparks · instigates
familiarizes
Makes aware of something
- orientsEstablishes position or direction
- briefsSnug lower undergarments
- acclimatesBecomes accustomed to environment
informs · educates · exposes · grounds · schools · enlightens · initiates · inducts · onboards
pioneers
First to explore territory
- originatesStarts or arises from
- inventsCreates something novel
- createsBrings into being
develops · devises · innovates · establishes · conceives · trailblazes · spearheads · revolutionizes · modernizes · disrupts
precedes
Comes before temporally
- foreshadowsIndicates future events
- prefacesIntroductory book sections
- heraldsMessengers who announce
preludes · signals · portends · presages · anticipates
presents
Items given freely
- linksThings that connect
- brokersTransaction intermediaries
- facilitatesMakes more possible
networks · intermediates · matchmakes · bridges · liaises · refers · recommends · sponsors
introducesconcludes
Brings to an end
ends · finishes · terminates · closes · wraps up
introducesremoves
Takes something out
withdraws · extracts · takes out · eliminates · takes away
introducesabolishes
Officially ends or eliminates
repeals · eliminates · discontinues · rescinds · revokes
- needs no introductionObviously familiar to all
- needing no introductionAlready famous to all
- introductory rateTemporary low initial charge
- needed no introductionRequired no presentation
- introductory offerInitial discounted price
- introductory coursesEntry-level academic instruction
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