point out

verb

1. tr, adverb to indicate or specify

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

“This kind of sounds crazy to say, but I feel this about myself — my life has gotten smaller over time,” he says, even as Danson points out how much he’s balancing professionally.

From Los Angeles Times

She pointed out that the existing infrastructure at the Hyperion plant has a history of failures and sewage spills.

From Los Angeles Times

Prof Wheatley pointed out that while we think of them as "Christmas TV adverts", they are now also huge online moments, with the ads being shared widely on social media.

From BBC

However, he pointed out the regulator had announced a wider investigation into cloud services in the UK.

From BBC

Colbert pointed out Rubio's newfound loyalty to Trump after years of a contentious relationship.

From Salon

Related Words

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