Emily Dickinson Lexicon

introduce (-d), v. [L. intrōdūcere, lead or bring in or forward, institute, originate.] (webplay: dress).

1. Bring (a person) into the knowledge of something; initiate; teach; instruct.
2. Usher or bring into society, body, state, or condition
3. Usher in; bring forward with preliminary or preparatory manner; start; open; begin.
4. Bring into personal acquaintance; make known to a person or circle.