point out
To show or tell someone about something they may not have noticed
Meanings
To direct someone's attention to something by saying or showing where it is
"The tour guide pointed out several important landmarks as the bus drove through the city center."
To tell someone about a fact, error, or problem that they have not noticed
"I hate to point out that you've been spelling the client's name wrong in every email this week."
To state a fact or make an observation in order to support an argument or correct a misunderstanding
"The lawyer was quick to point out that no evidence linked her client to the scene."
"It is worth pointing out that the figures used in this report have not been independently verified."
— Common formulation in academic and journalistic writing; widely attested
One of the most common and useful phrasal verbs in English. Used in both spoken and written English at all levels of formality. Can be followed by a noun ('point out a mistake') or a clause ('point out that something is wrong'). Essential for academic and professional communication.
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