point out

phrasal-verb
UK: /pɔɪnt aʊt/
US: /pɔɪnt aʊt/

  1. To show or tell someone something that they may not have noticed or thought about.

    1. He didn't point out my mistake.
    2. She had to point out that we were late for the meeting again.

  2. To direct attention to someone or something, often by using a finger or other gesture.

    1. I'll point out the museum on this map.
    2. The guide will point out all the important buildings on the tour.

Synonyms

indicate show mention specify
point out verb

  1. To make someone aware of a fact or piece of information.

    1. I want to point out one thing.
    2. He wanted to point out that I was wrong about the facts.

  2. To indicate a particular thing or place, often for identification or attention.

    1. Can you point out your house to me?
    2. The teacher will point out the errors in your essays later.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "point out" in English means: To show or tell someone something that they may not have noticed or thought about., To direct attention to someone or something, often by using a finger or other gesture..

The phonetic transcription of "point out" is /pɔɪnt aʊt/ in British English and /pɔɪnt aʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "point out": indicate, show, mention, specify.

Example usage of "point out": "He didn't point out my mistake.". More examples on the page.