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Kevin X Posted 7 years ago
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Can the verb "introduce" have two objects as "give" does?

Hi guys,

I gave Jane a book. = I gave a book to Jane.

Do the followings work?

I introduced Jane to a book. = I introduced a book to Jane. (1)

I introduced a book to Jane. = I introduced Jane a book. (2)

Thank you.

  

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Kevin X Can the verb "introduce" have two objects as "give" does? com/questions/496488/about-the-verb-introduce-having-two-objects Here's another. No.

— CalifJim

  • Kevin X Can the verb "introduce" have two objects as "give" does?
  • com/questions/496488/about-the-verb-introduce-having-two-objects Here's another.
  • No.
  • "introduce" is classified as a "Non-Alternating - to Only" verb.
  • That means you have only I introduced Jane to my father.
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Kevin XCan the verb "introduce" have two objects as "give" does?

Your answer is here: https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/496488/about-the-verb-introduce-having-two-objects

Here's another.

No.

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