reintroduce
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Definition
Verb: 1. To introduce again or anew: To present or bring something (or someone) back into a situation, environment, or conversation after an absence.
Usage
The verb "reintroduce" is used when something that was previously present, known, or available is being brought back or presented again. It often implies a formal or deliberate act of re-presentation. * It is commonly followed by a direct object (what is being reintroduced) and can be followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "to" (the recipient) or "into" (the environment). * Example structure: reintroduce + [object] + (to [person/group] / into [place/system]).
Examples
- The senator plans to reintroduce the bill in the next legislative session.
- After the animal's recovery, conservationists will reintroduce the species into its native habitat.
- "We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself."
- The chef decided to reintroduce a classic dish to the restaurant's menu.
Advanced Usage
- Reintroduce can be used in a reflexive form: "reintroduce oneself."
- After changing his name, he had to reintroduce himself to all his colleagues.
- It is often used in passive voice constructions.
- The policy was reintroduced with stricter guidelines.
Variants and Related Words
- Reintroduction (noun): The act of reintroducing something.
- The reintroduction of wolves to the park was a success.
Synonyms
- Bring back: To return something to a place or situation.
- Reinstate: To restore something to its former position or state (often used for rules, people, or systems).
- Resubmit: To submit again (often used for documents or proposals).
Antonyms
- Remove: To take away.
- Withdraw: To take back or remove.
Related Phrases
- To reintroduce a topic: To bring a subject of discussion back into a conversation.
- I'd like to reintroduce the topic of budget planning for next quarter.
Verb
- introduce anew
- We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself