points out
Highlights for others
Points out means to direct attention to something, especially something that might be overlooked or needs emphasis: She pointed out that the contract expires next month.
The phrase often introduces corrections or observations others have missed.
Unlike simply saying or stating, pointing out implies the information is significant or the listener should take note.
- emphasizesGives special importance to
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- notesBrief written records
- revealsMakes visible or known
- demonstratesShows by example
draws attention to · shines a light on · indicate · shows · signifies · makes clear · comment · underscores · mention · specify · illustrates · remark · cites · observe · identify · suggest · signals · spotlight
- mental actionsthinks, considers, understands, perceives, recognizes
- attributionattributed to, cited, according to, per, via
points outconceals
Keeps from being seen
hides · covers up · suppresses · withholds · obscures
points outdownplays
De-emphasizes significance of
minimizes · de-emphasizes · overlooks · disregards · ignores
points outkeeps mum
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