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point out
point out vb (tr, adverb) to indicate or specify Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | point out - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"comment, remark, noticecriticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"note, remark, mention, observe - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"wisecrack - make a comment, usually ironickibbitz, kibitz - make unwanted and intrusive comments | | 2. | point out - point out carefully and clearlycall attention, signalise, signalizepoint, indicate, designate, show - indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents" | | 3. | point out - present and urge reasons in oppositionremonstraterepresent - point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance; "our parents represented to us the need for more caution"inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" |
pointnoun1. A sharp or tapered end:acicula, acumination, apex, cusp, mucro, mucronation, tip.2. A very small mark:dash, dot, fleck, pinpoint, speck, spot.3. A particular portion of space chosen for something:location, locus, place, spot.4. One of the units in a course, as on an ascending or descending scale:degree, grade, level, peg, rung, stage, step.Informal: notch.5. A transitional interval beyond which some new action or different state of affairs is likely to begin or occur:borderline, brink, edge, threshold, verge.6. A particular interval of time that is limited and often crucial:instant, juncture, moment.7. What one intends to do or achieve:aim, ambition, design, end, goal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, object, objective, purpose, target, view, why.Idioms: end in view, why and wherefore.8. What a speech, piece of writing, or artistic work is about:argument, matter, subject, subject matter, text, theme, topic.9. The gist of a specific action or situation:idea, import, meaning, purport, significance, significancy.10. A course of reasoning:argument, case.11. An individually considered portion of a whole:article, detail, element, item, particular.verb1. To move (a weapon or blow, for example) in the direction of someone or something:aim, cast, direct, head, level, set, train, turn, zero in.Military: lay.2. To call or direct attention to something:advert, bring up, mention, point out, refer, touch (on or upon).3. To mark with punctuation:punctuate.phrasal verb
point out1. To make known or identify, as by signs:denote, designate, indicate, mark, show, specify.2. To call or direct attention to something:advert, bring up, mention, point, refer, touch (on or upon).phrasal verb
point to1. To give grounds for believing in the existence or presence of:argue, attest, bespeak, betoken, indicate, mark, testify, witness.2. To lead to by logical inference:imply, indicate, suggest.phrasal verb
point upTo accord emphasis to:accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, highlight, italicize, play up, stress, underline, underscore.Translationspoint (point) noun1. the sharp end of anything. the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun). 尖端，尖狀物 尖端，尖状物 2. a piece of land that projects into the sea etc. The ship came round Lizard Point. 岬 岬3. a small round dot or mark (.) a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop. 點，小圓點，小數點 点，小圆点，小数点 4. an exact place or spot. When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest. (空間的)一點或地點 （空间的）一点或地点 5. an exact moment. Her husband walked in at that point. 特定時點 （特定）时刻 6. a place on a scale especially of temperature. the boiling-point of water. 刻度(尤指溫度計) （温度计上的）度 7. a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc. 羅盤方位點(羅盤上三十二個方位之一，亦稱為「羅經點」)，羅盤上兩點的間距(相隔十一度十五分) 罗盘主方位（罗经点） 8. a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc. He has won by five points to two. 比賽得分 得分，（比赛得的）分数 9. a particular matter for consideration or action. The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point. 要點、論點 （讲话时的）要点、论点 10. (a) purpose or advantage. There's no point (in) asking me – I don't know. 目的，用處 目的，意图 11. a personal characteristic or quality. We all have our good points and our bad ones. 特點 特点（长处或短处） 12. an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put. Is there only one electrical point in this room? 插座 插座 verb1. to aim in a particular direction. He pointed the gun at her. 對準 把...对准2. to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction. He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign. 指向 指向3. to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar. (泥水匠用水泥) 抹平砌縫 （泥水匠用水泥）抹砖缝，抹墙缝 ˈpointed adjective having a sharp end. a pointed nose; pointed shoes. 尖的 尖的ˈpointer noun1. a long stick used to indicate places on a large map etc. 指示棒(用來指黑板或地圖) 指示棒，教鞭 2. an indicator on a dial. The pointer is on/at zero. 指針 指针3. a hint; a suggestion. Give me some pointers on how to do it. 暗示 暗示ˈpointless adjective having no meaning or purpose. a pointless journey. 無意義的 无意义的ˈpointlessly adverb 無意義地 无意义地points noun plural1. a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another. The points had to be changed before the train could continue. (鐵軌的)轉轍器 （铁路的）道叉 2. the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes. She can dance on her points. (芭蕾舞鞋的)硬鞋尖 （芭蕾舞鞋的）鞋尖 be on the point of to be about to (do something). I was on the point of going out when the telephone rang. 正要做某事 正要去做某事，正要...的时候 come to the point1. (also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc. He talked and talked but never came to the point. (講話時)說到重點，抓住關鍵 （讲话时）扣住主题，抓住关键 2. (only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done. He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there. (到了)關鍵時刻 （到了）关键时刻 make a point of to be especially careful to (do something). I'll make a point of asking her today. 重視，強調 重视，强调 make one's point to state one's opinion persuasively. 說出了所以然 很有说服力地阐述自己的观点point out to indicate or draw attention to. He pointed out his house to her; I pointed out that we needed more money. 指出 指出point one's toes to stretch the foot out, shaping the toes into a point, when dancing etc. (跳舞時的)墊腳尖動作 （跳舞时的）踮起脚尖
point out
point out1. To bring attention to someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." She always points out my mistakes in front of the boss to make me look bad. Oh, that's interesting. I never would have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. I'd just like to point out that Regina deserves most of the credit for the design—I just helped her revise it.2. To identify someone or something within a group or crowd. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "out." The witness came to the police station and pointed the suspect out from a lineup. Just point out which ones you want and I'll wrap them up for you.See also: out, pointpoint someone or something outto select or indicate someone or something (from a group). Everyone pointed the error out. She pointed out the boy who took her purse.See also: out, pointpoint outIdentify 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] See also: out, pointpoint outv. To bring something to the attention of others; indicate something: No one likes him because he always points out everyone's mistakes. As we drove by her old house, she pointed it out to me.See also: out, pointEncyclopediaSeepointFinancialSeePointpoint out
Synonyms for point outverb make or write a comment onSynonymsRelated Words- criticise
- criticize
- pick apart
- knock
- note
- remark
- mention
- observe
- wisecrack
- kibbitz
- kibitz
verb point out carefully and clearlySynonyms- call attention
- signalise
- signalize
Related Words- point
- indicate
- designate
- show
verb present and urge reasons in oppositionSynonymsRelated Words |