Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make a point

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.42 in modern English

Syllables: make a -point
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To argue or promote an idea.

verb

To take care in doing something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.

Example Sentences

"I suppose the people who wrote that stuff on the wall were trying to make a point, but they mainly made a mess."
"A restaurant my family made a point of going to."
"Make a point to carry [or of carrying] your calendar with you at all times."
"My wallet is missing! I know I had it earlier: I made a point of bringing it."
"He made a point of mentioning that embarrassing incident in front of me whenever he saw me."

Inflected Forms

makes a point (present, singular) making a point (participle, present) made a point (participle, past) made a point (past)

Phrases

case in point

Frequently Paired Words

case in point

Synonyms

make a statement make sure

Questions

What does make a point mean?: To argue or promote an idea.

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