Point out meaning in English
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Definition
to point out: to draw attention to, to show; to notice
Thanks for pointing out that I came to work in my pajamas. I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't told me.
Philip pointed out the new intern in the marketing department to me. I'm glad he brought him to my attention as he is very good at making tea.
Examples
- "Before beginning though, I'd like to point out that the suggestion box is not"
- "Brent : Wendy, I'd like to point out to you that not only am I highly educated but also very very rich."
- "Environmentalists point out that the production of biofuels isn't entirely green."
- "I'd like to point out that this list does NOT include 'loud coughing', 'mumbling incoherently', or 'weird British accent'."
- "As Luna points out, Christmas is a time of joy but also of needless consumeristic folly."
- "Susie : Even if the monkey doesn't talk, the competition will surely point out the presence of monkeys in our laboratory."
- "I'd just like to point out to you that there is absolutely no need to use me as an intermediary when making an appointment with Donna, for two reasons"
Exercise 1
The following idioms were used in the dialogue, but now the words are in the wrong order! Unscramble the phrases!
Example:
Paris capital is of the France --> Paris is the capital of France
factors into play come many -->
to like I'd out point you to -->
Example:
Paris capital is of the France --> Paris is the capital of France
factors into play come many -->
to like I'd out point you to -->
The following idioms were used in the dialogue, but now the words are in the wrong order! Unscramble the phrases!
Example:
Paris capital is of the France --> Paris is the capital of France
factors into play come many --> many factors come into play 1
to like I'd out point you to --> I'd like to point out to you 2
Example:
Paris capital is of the France --> Paris is the capital of France
factors into play come many --> many factors come into play 1
to like I'd out point you to --> I'd like to point out to you 2
1 many factors come into play: This is the correct order! Wendy uses this expression in the dialogue to say that there are many elements which contribute to the low number of voters in the developed world. To "come into play" is to "contribute" or "play a role". Here's another example: "Skin colour doesn't come into play when Luna is interviewing candidates".
2 I'd like to point out to you: This is the right order for this idiom! To "point something out (to someone)" is to tell them something, or make them notice it. Here's another example: "I'd like to point out that I was drunk when I made that comment".
Exercise 2
In the sentence, "while in the station please be aware of pickpockets", what is the meaning of the phrase "be aware of"?
In the sentence, "while in the station please be aware of pickpockets", what is the meaning of the phrase "be aware of"?
"To point out" is not a synonym for "to be aware of. "To point out" means to 'indicate", for example: When we drove through the village I was able to point out my old house.
"Be aware of" does not express the active sense of "looking for someone or something".
"Be aware of" does not mean "to be afraid of".
This is the best choice here. "to be aware" means "to be conscious of" or "to be attentive". In this case, the announcer is warning the people in the station to be careful.
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