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
to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'point' derives from Latin 'punctum' (pricked, pierced thing), originally referring to the act of piercing or marking with a sharp instrument. The adverb 'out' comes from Old English 'ut' (outward, outside). Together, 'point out' emerged from the physical gesture of extending one's finger outward to indicate or direct attention toward something external.
Breakdown
point (from Latin punctum, to pierce or indicate) + out (from Old English ut, outward/outside). The combination creates a phrasal verb meaning to direct attention toward something by indicating its location or drawing notice to it.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Could you point out the main building on this map?”
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