point out

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

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point out Idioms  

1. Identify or bring to notice, as in He pointed out the oldest buildings in the city, or She pointed out an error in our reasoning. [Late 1400s]

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Example Sentences

"This obviously completely dismantles Hugo Chavez’s oil model," said oil analyst Francisco Monaldi, while pointing out that the state will retain some discretion over the issuing of contracts to private players.

From Barron's

But in the camp's cheerless food market we met women who pointed out that their children are guilty of nothing and pleaded for them to have a normal life.

From BBC

He pointed out that Microsoft is on track to grow operating income and adjusted earnings at mid-teens levels for the third consecutive year.

From MarketWatch

Balague pointed out that success in the league phase does not mean anything.

From BBC

As the review pointed out: "Communities outside London differ considerably in their make-up from the capital."

From BBC

Related Words

• identify
• indicate
• mention
• refer
• remind
• reveal
• specify