introduces
USin-truh-DOOS-iz/ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪz/UKin-truh-DYOOS-iz/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪz/
- 1Third-person singular simple present of introduce.
The host introduces each guest before the panel begins.
This opening chapter introduces the main characters of the novel.
Note
The -s form a third-person singular subject calls for: she introduces, the chapter introduces, while I, you, we and they keep the bare introduce. Every use of the verb is transitive, so this form always has an object close behind it: a person made known to someone, a newcomer formally announced, a substance added to a mixture or container, or a practice brought into use.
introduces is a form of introduce
introduce, verb: To bring a new method, rule, or custom into use for the first time. Full entry
- Forms
- introduceintroduces he/she/itintroducing -ing formintroduced past tense, past participle
- Spelling
- introduce → introduces: add -s
- Sound
- The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.
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