esl #english #idioms #verb

point out {v.}

  1. To show by pointing with the finger; point to; make clear the location of.

The guide pointed out the principal sights of the city.

  1. To bring to notice; call to attention; explain.

The policeman pointed out that the law forbids public sale of firecrackers.

The school secretary pointed out that the closing date for making applications had passed. Categories: {v.}