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inform vs point out

point out vs inform

inform and point out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inform No No Yes No
point out No No Yes No
As verbs, point out is a hyponym of inform; that is, point out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inform:
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
  • point out: present and urge reasons in opposition
inform (verb) point out (verb)
give character or essence to make or write a comment on
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to present and urge reasons in opposition
act as an informer point out carefully and clearly
Difference between inform and point out

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