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introducing

Syllables: in·tro·duc·ingUK/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/US/ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

introducing is the present participle and gerund of introduce.

Meaning of introduce

Verb

introduce (third-person singular simple present introduces, present participle introducing, simple past and past participle introduced)

  1. (ditransitive) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
    • Let me introduce you to my friends.
  2. (transitive) To make (something or someone) known, such as by formal announcement or recommendation.
    • The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session.
    Synonyms:
    give, announce
  3. (transitive) To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
    • Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere.
  4. (transitive) To bring (something) into practice.
    • Wheeled transport was introduced long ago.

Questions about introducing

What is introducing the present participle and gerund of?
Introducing is the present participle and gerund of introduce.
How do you pronounce introducing?
Introducing is pronounced /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/ (US).

Words near introducing in the dictionary

  1. introducers
  2. introduces
  3. introducest
  4. introducible
  5. introducin'
  6. introducing
  7. introduct
  8. introducted
  9. introduction
  10. introduction agencies
  11. introduction agency

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