expression

point out

to indicate or draw attention to

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to show or indicate something by pointing with your finger or directing attention to it

2. (verb) to mention or draw attention to something important or notable

Examples

1. She pointed out the tallest building in the city skyline.
2. The teacher pointed out several mistakes in my essay.

How to use point out

Point out is used to direct someone's attention to something, either physically by gesture or verbally by mentioning it. It often introduces important or overlooked information, and the speaker frequently has a mild corrective or informative tone. Unlike simply 'mention', point out carries an emphasis that the information is worth noticing.

Common phrases

point out that
point out the fact that
point out to someone
point something out
as I pointed out

Synonyms

indicate · show · highlight · draw attention to · note

Word family

point · pointer · pointing

A common mistake

Learners sometimes place the object incorrectly, saying 'point out to something' instead of 'point something out to someone' or 'point out to someone that'.

Learn it for good

Save this word in WordVale and it comes back for review right before you'd forget it — with pronunciation, real examples, and optional translations. One purchase, no subscription.

Get WordValeFREE 7-DAY TRIAL · iPHONE & iPAD