point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing
He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd.
Could you point out the restrooms, please.
2
: to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important)
He was quick to point our mistake out.
He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise.
As she likes to point out, she distrusted him from the beginning.
Examples of point out in a Sentence
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In the report, Nielsen points out the effect Netflix has had on helping to resurrect or grow the popularity of programs that had previously aired or currently airing on linear television.
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Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The criticism of Frost’s age only points out how desperate the Republicans are to keep control of the House of Representatives.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Simpson pointed out that rescheduling, even with financial support, might not be the best emotional decision.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Regards, Jake Rivera Mashpee, Mass. Hi Jake, Thanks for pointing out the update, and congrats to The Weeknd on his record-tying streak of Hot 100 top 10s in 12 consecutive years (or more than 600 weekends).
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The criticism of Frost’s age only points out how desperate the Republicans are to keep control of the House of Representatives.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Simpson pointed out that rescheduling, even with financial support, might not be the best emotional decision.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Regards, Jake Rivera Mashpee, Mass. Hi Jake, Thanks for pointing out the update, and congrats to The Weeknd on his record-tying streak of Hot 100 top 10s in 12 consecutive years (or more than 600 weekends).
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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