What does "point out" mean?

To draw attention to something To indicate or highlight something important.

How do you use "point out" in a sentence?

I should point out that... She pointed out the mistake. He pointed out the obvious.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To draw attention to something

指出

Señalar algo

指摘する

지적하다, 주의를 환기하다

To indicate or highlight something important.

指出或强调某些重要的事情。

Indicar o destacar algo importante.

重要なことを示したり強調したりすること。

중요한 점을 가리키거나 강조하다.

Base verb: point

Particle: out

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

I should point out that...
我应该指出的是…
Debo señalar que...
指摘しておくべきことは…
한 가지 짚어둘 것은…
She pointed out the mistake.
她指出了错误
Señaló el error
彼女は間違いを指摘した
그녀는 실수를 지적했다.
He pointed out the obvious.
他指出了显而易见的事实
Señaló lo obvio
彼は明らかなことを指摘した
그는 뻔한 사실을 지적했다.

Context: highlighting, teaching

Tone: informative

From pointing at something.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal