point out

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

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point out Idioms  

1. Identify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s]

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Example Sentences

Indeed, as the authors point out, Mr. De Niro’s co-star Al Pacino was 77 while portraying a 47-year old Jimmy Hoffa in the film.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers also point out that earlier studies have linked dietary variety to better overall health.

From Science Daily

But Goodell pointed out that the rule "is not a hiring mandate," and that it has been adopted in industries "far beyond football, far beyond the United States" to hire "bring in better talent."

From Barron's

Anthony White KC, who represented Associated, pointed out that a string of experienced journalists were willing to come to court to defend their reputations.

From BBC

Others that track retail activity, including Vanda Research, also point out that individual investors haven’t been buying as aggressively lately.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• identify
• indicate
• mention
• refer
• remind
• reveal
• specify