make a point
The phrase "make a point" is used to emphasize, highlight, or ensure that an idea, action, or detail is noticed or considered.
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Definition
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(common, idiomatic)To clearly express or emphasize an idea or argument.
Example
- She made a point about the importance of recycling during the meeting.
- He made a point to highlight the project's success in his presentation.
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(common, idiomatic)To ensure that something is noticed or considered by taking deliberate action.
Example
- He always makes a point to greet everyone personally.
- She made a point of arriving early to demonstrate her commitment.
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(common, idiomatic)To establish a rule, habit, or practice deliberately.
Example
- They make a point of eating dinner together every night.
- She makes a point to exercise daily.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make a point":
see the pointtake the pointmake a statementtake pointpoint outto the pointmake one's markrun pointscore pointsmake a differenceon pointmake a casemake itmoot pointmake a playmake goodbeside the point