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.
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There is, the town points out, no corporate franchise tax and no state estate tax.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
It was pointed out to me that the Flyers and Bonk’s junior team, the London Knights, play completely different styles and that probably affected his camp.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
After last season ended with Monica Garcia admitting to taking part in the Reality Von Tease gossip account that published hidden videos of former cast member Jen Shah, Heather Gay pointed out how violating Britani’s actions felt.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Saleh pointed out that the fire's growth is fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds, which have reached speeds of up to 80 miles per hour, combined with low humidity and ongoing drought conditions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
It was pointed out to me that the Flyers and Bonk’s junior team, the London Knights, play completely different styles and that probably affected his camp.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
After last season ended with Monica Garcia admitting to taking part in the Reality Von Tease gossip account that published hidden videos of former cast member Jen Shah, Heather Gay pointed out how violating Britani’s actions felt.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Saleh pointed out that the fire's growth is fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds, which have reached speeds of up to 80 miles per hour, combined with low humidity and ongoing drought conditions.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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