Point out
phrasal verb
To show or tell someone something that is important or interesting.
She pointed out the major flaws in his designs.
Often appears as...
- point out mistakes
- point out flaws
phrasal verb
To indicate something with your finger.
John pointed out where he had seen the thief run away.
Often appears as...
- point out direction
- point out location
phrasal verb
To show or tell someone something that is important or interesting.
She pointed out the major flaws in his designs.
Often appears as...
- point out mistakes
- point out flaws
phrasal verb
To indicate something with your finger.
John pointed out where he had seen the thief run away.
Often appears as...
- point out direction
- point out location
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification
Use 'point out' to clarify or correct misunderstandings in a conversation or text.
Let me point out that our meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, not Monday.
Pro Tip 2/3Politeness Strategy
'Point out' can be less confrontational than directly saying someone is wrong.
I'd like to point out that the report includes recent data.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Importance
When you 'point out' something, you're signaling that it's worthy of special attention.
She pointed out the key findings during the presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification
Use 'point out' to clarify or correct misunderstandings in a conversation or text.
Let me point out that our meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, not Monday.
Pro Tip 2/3Politeness Strategy
'Point out' can be less confrontational than directly saying someone is wrong.
I'd like to point out that the report includes recent data.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Importance
When you 'point out' something, you're signaling that it's worthy of special attention.
She pointed out the key findings during the presentation.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification
Use 'point out' to clarify or correct misunderstandings in a conversation or text.
Let me point out that our meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, not Monday.
Pro Tip 2/3Politeness Strategy
'Point out' can be less confrontational than directly saying someone is wrong.
I'd like to point out that the report includes recent data.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Importance
When you 'point out' something, you're signaling that it's worthy of special attention.
She pointed out the key findings during the presentation.
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