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point out vs represent

represent vs point out

point out and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point out No No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hyponym of point out; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point out:
  • point out: present and urge reasons in opposition
  • represent: point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
point out (verb) represent (verb)
make or write a comment on to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
present and urge reasons in opposition serve as a means of expressing something
point out carefully and clearly express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between point out and represent

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