point out

• Partikelverb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass man auf etwas aufmerksam macht oder jemanden über eine Tatsache oder Einzelheit informiert.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of drawing attention to something or making someone aware of a fact or detail.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Draw attention toformal

   To make someone notice something or someone, often by indicating with a finger or gesture.

   Auf etwas hinweisen

   • She pointed out the error in the report.
   • He pointed out the beautiful sunset to his friend.
   • The guide pointed out the historical landmarks during the tour.

   Synonymedesignatehighlightidentifyindicatementionnoteshow

   Antonymedisregardignoremissneglectoverlook

2. Mention or highlightformal

   To mention something in order to give information or emphasize it.

   Hinweisen auf

   • The teacher pointed out that the deadline is next Friday.
   • He pointed out the importance of regular exercise.
   • She pointed out several flaws in the argument.

   Synonymeciteemphasizehighlightidentifyindicatementionnoteobservespecifystress

   Antonymeconcealignoreoverlooksuppress

Grundverbpoint