point out

phrasal verb

pointed out; pointing out; points out

: 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.

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web The creeks that are on city property, such as Morrison Creek, flow to the Sacramento and American rivers, the lawsuit points out. —

Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024 There is a difference, as the Los Angeles Times points out. —

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024 Nearby, a conservationist was proudly pointing out a new walkway designed by scientists with penguins in mind. —

Philip Lymbery and Leticia Carvalho, TIME, 7 June 2024 This injury, Self pointed out, is a bit different from others incurred by KU players in the 22-year Self era. —

Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for point out

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