point out
Third Person
points out
Present Participle
pointing out
Past Tense
pointed out
Past Participle
pointed out
1
to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
- He pointed out the star constellation to his children.
- Can you point it out on the map for me?
- At the museum, the guide pointed out the most significant artifacts.
- During the hike, he pointed out interesting landmarks along the trail.
- When we visited the art gallery, she pointed out her favorite paintings.
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2
to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice
- She pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting.
- The teacher pointed out the most critical sections of the book to the students.
- As they reviewed the blueprint, the architect pointed out the design changes.
- Can you point those errors out again?
- He pointed the crucial details out to ensure everyone understood.
3
to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion
- During the debate, she pointed out the inconsistencies in her opponent's argument.
- The environmentalists pointed out the potential harm of the proposed construction.
- While everyone was excited about the merger, the financial analyst pointed out the potential economic pitfalls.
- The teacher pointed out the issues with the student's approach to the problem.
- As they reviewed the proposal, the committee pointed out several regulatory concerns.
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