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Meaning of the word "point out" in English

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point out

US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔɪnt aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to direct attention toward something or someone by extending one's finger or with a gesture

Example:
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She pointed out the star in the night sky.
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Can you point out the nearest exit?
Synonym:
indicate show designate identify specify
2.

to mention something important or relevant to someone

Example:
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He pointed out the flaws in my argument.
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I'd like to point out that we are running out of time.
Synonym:
highlight emphasize note remark state
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Related Word:
pointed pointing pointe point point to out-and-out exclamation point