In`tro*duce" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Introduced (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Introducing (?).] [L. introducere,
introductum; intro within + ducere to lead. See
Intro-, and Duke.]
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.
