point out

US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

UK /pɔɪnt aʊt/

1.

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

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She pointed out the star in the night sky.

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Can you point out the nearest exit?

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indicate show designate identify specify

2.

to mention something important or relevant to someone

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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.

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highlight emphasize note remark state

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pointed pointing pointe point point to out-and-out exclamation point