point out — to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔɪnt aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom always points out that I forget to wear socks with my shoes.
- The teacher pointed out the grammar errors in our homework.
- He pointed out that eating pizza for breakfast might not be the healthiest choice.
point out
NOUN[/pɔɪnt aʊt/]
to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something
💡 Concept
to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something
🎵 Rhyme
Point out the clues, and watch him shout about the truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pɔɪnt aʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/pɔɪnt aʊt/
🌳Etymology
Rootpoint
Suffix-out
🎵Rhyme
shoutaboutdoubtroute
shout
about
doubt
route
🔗Collocations
point out mistakes
point out the obvious
point out that
point out the importance
point out the difference
point out problems
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always points out that I forget to wear socks with my shoes.”
“The teacher pointed out the grammar errors in our homework.”
😄 Fun example
“He pointed out that eating pizza for breakfast might not be the healthiest choice.”
“Could you point out the main building on this map?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
indicatementionhighlightemphasizedraw attention to
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookconceal
Related
point topoint atindicateshowdemonstrate
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