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points out at vs points out

Both 'points out at' and 'points out' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Points out at' is used when indicating a specific target or direction, while 'points out' is used more generally to highlight or draw attention to something.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 673 views

points out at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when indicating a specific target or direction.

Use 'points out at' when you want to specify the target or direction being indicated. It is often followed by the specific object or location.

Examples:

  • He pointed out at the bird in the tree.
  • She pointed out at the building across the street.
  • The teacher pointed out at the mistake in the student's work.
  • Imran points out at Nawaz on cricket issues. in Cricket / by admin / on April 28, 2015 at 8:31 am /. Imran Khan in his most recent interview has again lashed out at ...
  • 6 days ago ... As Christopher Ingraham points out at Wonkblog, there's also the unavoidable fact that at least half of sexual assaults are associated with ...
  • Feb 8, 2015 ... ... Slave Mentality » Balloon Juice says: February 9, 2015 at 8:11 am. […] Secondly, as Eric Loomis points out at Lawyers, Guns and Money: […].
  • Jul 18, 2014 ... Five Points seems safer than Colfax or LoDo, which is important when you have early-arriving employees, he points out: "At 3 a.m., it's so quiet ...

Alternatives:

  • indicates
  • gestures towards
  • directs attention to
  • highlights
  • identifies

points out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to highlight or draw attention to something without specifying a target or direction.

Use 'points out' when you want to draw attention to something in a general sense. It is often followed by the information or issue being highlighted.

Examples:

  • She pointed out the importance of teamwork.
  • He points out that we need to be more careful.
  • The report points out several key findings.
  • Antonyms for points out. conceal · hide · distract. Roget's 21st Century ... More words related to points out. adduce. verb. affirm. cite · illustrate · point out · prove.
  • 3 days ago ... You guys should do one where an Arab points out the fails on how Western media depicts Arabs and Arabs countries. Also, do one for Muslims ...
  • Apr 7, 2015 ... 7 Things to Do When Your Kid Points Out Someone's Differences. Rachel Garlinghouse. Share on Facebook. Share on Google+. Last year, my ...
  • Conservative Newsmax Points Out Murdoch Corps' Role In Clinton Cash Push. Blog ››› April 27, 2015 2:58 PM EDT ››› OLIVER WILLIS ...

Alternatives:

  • highlights
  • emphasizes
  • draws attention to
  • mentions
  • notes

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