point out
To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Can you point out your house on this map?”
“Please point out the person who took your bag.”
“She points out the mistakes in my homework.”
“During the tour, the guide pointed out the oldest building in the city to the group.”
“I asked the waiter to point out the vegetarian options on the menu because the descriptions were confusing.”
“While we were hiking, my friend pointed out a rare bird sitting quietly on a high branch.”
“The mechanic pointed out a small leak under the car that I had never noticed before.”
“If you look at the group photo, I will point out my brother so you know which one he is among his classmates.”
“The professor pointed out several subtle contradictions in the text, forcing the students to reconsider their initial interpretation of the author's argument.”
From point and out. The construction implies the act of pointing to one particular thing out of several similar things, or to a specific item in a scene where it might not be readily seen.
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all points of the compass
Every direction; everywhere.
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beside the point
Irrelevant, moot.
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boiling point
The state of being heated, with high aggression.
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brownie point
Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor.
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get the point
To understand; to interpret correctly.
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get to the point
To state (something) directly; as opposed to in a long-winded way.
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labour the point
To continue to discuss or explain something excessively or repetitively to the point that it may bore or annoy the listener.
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make a point
To argue or promote an idea.
Last updated August 10, 2026