Point out
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Definition
To draw attention to or mention something specific
Example sentence
She pointed out a mistake in the report.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: point out + detail/mistake (noun)
point out a mistake
point out a flaw
point out the obvious
point out an issue
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He pointed out the error to his boss. ✅ (Correct)
He pointed the error out to his boss. ✅ (Correct)