point out
phrasal verb
pointed out; pointing out; points out
1
: 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.
2
: 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.
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Perhaps obviously, both Bourni and Crawford point out that experienced guides can time visits to avoid the crowds, giving their guests a more peaceful experience.
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Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The companies also pointed out that modular and scalable solution will be adapted to the unique requirements and significant size of the vessel, which is the flagship of the RTN and Southeast Asia’s first and only aircraft carrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
But as Estis pointed out, Turning Point isn't even an explicitly Christian group, and advocates for conservative principles like free markets and limited government.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Each year a slew of reports are published to coincide with COP, stressing the huge impact of extreme weather on African countries while pointing out that the continent only contributes about 4% of global carbon emissions.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The companies also pointed out that modular and scalable solution will be adapted to the unique requirements and significant size of the vessel, which is the flagship of the RTN and Southeast Asia’s first and only aircraft carrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
But as Estis pointed out, Turning Point isn't even an explicitly Christian group, and advocates for conservative principles like free markets and limited government.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Each year a slew of reports are published to coincide with COP, stressing the huge impact of extreme weather on African countries while pointing out that the continent only contributes about 4% of global carbon emissions.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Point out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20out. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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