Emily Dickinson Lexicon

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

1. Initiate; teach; instruct; bring to a knowledge of something.
2. Present; usher in; bring into society; put forward in a preliminary or preparatory manner.
3. Start; open; begin.
4. Bring into personal acquaintance; make known to a person or circle.