point out

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The giveaway, Lockett points out, is pegging this benchmark to the number of vehicles rather than the number of paid drives, a more appropriate metric.

From Los Angeles Times

They pointed out that pensioners can still find it a struggle to afford the basics and, crucially, they themselves know that this is the scheme that they will have to rely on in some form.

From BBC

"The very next day Russia would take thousands of civilians hostage in occupied areas, just to swap for its soldiers," the ombudsman points out.

From BBC

Some customers have pointed out that even as Edison has charged more for tree trimming and equipment upgrades meant to make its system safer and more reliable, its electric lines continue to spark fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Many online commentators pointed out that Kilmeade’s comments evoked the extermination of mentally ill and disabled people that was authorized by Adolf Hitler in 1939.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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