The difference between Insert and Introduce
When used as verbs, insert means to put in between or into, whereas introduce means to cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
Insert is also noun with the meaning: an image inserted into text.
check bellow for the other definitions of Insert and Introduce
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Insert as a verb (transitive):
To put in between or into.
Examples:
"In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card."
"To make your proof easier to understand, I recommend you insert a few more steps."
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Insert as a noun:
An image inserted into text.
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Insert as a noun:
A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.
Examples:
"This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper."
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Insert as a noun:
A mechanical component inserted into another.
Examples:
"a threaded insert"
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Insert as a noun (linguistics):
An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
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Insert as a noun (genetics):
A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
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Introduce as a verb (transitive, of people):
To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
Examples:
"Let me introduce you to my friends."
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Introduce as a verb (transitive):
To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.
Examples:
"The senator plans to introduce the bill in the next session."
"Let me introduce our guest speaker."
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Introduce as a verb (transitive):
To add (something) to a system, a mixture, or a container.
Examples:
"Various pollutants were introduced into the atmosphere."
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Introduce as a verb (transitive):
To bring (something) into practice.
Examples:
"Wheeled transport was introduced long ago."