pointed out
Called attention to
Pointed out means to direct attention to something, either literally by gesturing or figuratively by mentioning it.
You might point out a landmark to a visitor or point out a flaw in someone's argument.
The phrase often introduces information the listener may have missed or not considered: She pointed out that we'd forgotten to lock the door.
It can carry a slight tone of correction.
- highlightedMarked for emphasis
- underscoredEmphasized with a line
- indicatedShowed or suggested
- emphasizedGave special importance to
- showMake something apparent
made clear · noted · spotlighted · reminded · remarked · stressed · stated · corrected · accentuated · mentioned · observed · said · cited · signal · finger · flagged · identify · direct
pointed outoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · missed · disregarded · neglected · passed over
pointed outconcealed
Made invisible deliberately
hid · suppressed · withheld · covered up · obscured
pointed, points, pointer, disappointed, pointing, disappointment, pointers, point, checkpoint