make a point: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    General Englishneutralformal
    • To state or emphasize an argument, fact, or opinion so that it is noticed or taken seriously.
    • To draw attention to something in order to persuade or inform.

    Examples

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    • During the debate, Maria made a point about climate change that left everyone thoughtful.

      During the debate, Maria emphasized an argument about climate change that left everyone thoughtful.

    • I want to make a point that honesty is more important than success in any job.

      I want to emphasize that honesty is more important than success in any job.

    • He always makes a point of reminding his team about the importance of deadlines.

      He always deliberately emphasizes the importance of deadlines to his team.

  • 2.

    General Englishneutralinformal
    • To deliberately make an effort to do something as a matter of principle or habit (often used with 'of' as in 'make a point of').
    • To ensure that one observes a particular practice or course of action because one considers it important.

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    • She makes a point of arriving early to every meeting to show professionalism.

      She deliberately makes an effort to arrive early to every meeting to show professionalism.

    • They make a point of recycling all their waste to help the environment.

      They deliberately make an effort to recycle all their waste to help the environment.

    • I make a point of calling my parents every weekend no matter how busy I am.

      I deliberately ensure I call my parents every weekend no matter how busy I am.

Examples:

  • EN: - I make a point of it. Goodbye. - So long.
    ES: - Claro que sí, hijo mío.
  • EN: I want to make a point of the fact that I am not one to be unforgiving.
    ES: Quiero destacar que no soy del tipo que no perdona.
  • EN: I make a point of calling on all of my tenants at cocktail time.
    ES: Visito a mis inquilinos a la hora del aperitivo.
  • EN: By the way, I always make a point of knowing just where I'm going and when I'm coming back.
    ES: Por cierto, siempre tengo la costumbre de saber a dónde voy y cuándo voy a regresar.
  • EN: I'll make a point of it.
    ES: Pondré un día.
  • EN: Why do you always make a point Of criticizing men Like Tom Ransome?
    ES: ¿Por qué siempre criticas a los hombres como Tom Ransome?
  • EN: Miss Sherwood, the gentleman is trying to make a point of some kind.
    ES: Srta. Sherwood, el caballero está tratando de decirnos algo.
  • EN: I make a point of seeing every prisoner before he's discharged.
    ES: Para mi es importante ver a cada preso antes de ser puesto en libertad.
  • EN: I make a point of getting to know my new cousin.
    ES: Quiero conocer a la nueva primita.
  • EN: - I'll make a point to tell him.
    ES: Le diré algo muy importante.
  • EN: Well, it's overwhelming. I'm going to make a point of offering snuff to everybody in the capital, so they can...
    ES: Sí, es impresionante, que no se me olvide ofrecerle rapé a todo el mundo en el Capitolio.
  • EN: And make a point of attending the next debate
    ES: No me perderé el próximo debate.
  • EN: - No, he passed us by to make a point.
    ES: - Es su manera de sancionarme.
  • EN: Lucia. You know, we must make a point of seeing each other during the holidays.
    ES: Lucía, tenemos que vernos más durante las vacaciones.
  • EN: - Next time I might have my haircut, make a point of keeping on my jacket.
    ES: La próxima vez que me corte el pelo me dejaré la chaqueta puesta.
  • EN: - I make a point of it. Goodbye. - So long.
    ES: - Claro que sí, hijo mío.
  • EN: I want to make a point of the fact that I am not one to be unforgiving.
    ES: Quiero destacar que no soy del tipo que no perdona.
  • EN: I make a point of calling on all of my tenants at cocktail time.
    ES: Visito a mis inquilinos a la hora del aperitivo.
  • EN: By the way, I always make a point of knowing just where I'm going and when I'm coming back.
    ES: Por cierto, siempre tengo la costumbre de saber a dónde voy y cuándo voy a regresar.
  • EN: I'll make a point of it.
    ES: Pondré un día.
  • EN: Why do you always make a point Of criticizing men Like Tom Ransome?
    ES: ¿Por qué siempre criticas a los hombres como Tom Ransome?
  • EN: Miss Sherwood, the gentleman is trying to make a point of some kind.
    ES: Srta. Sherwood, el caballero está tratando de decirnos algo.
  • EN: I make a point of seeing every prisoner before he's discharged.
    ES: Para mi es importante ver a cada preso antes de ser puesto en libertad.
  • EN: I make a point of getting to know my new cousin.
    ES: Quiero conocer a la nueva primita.
  • EN: - I'll make a point to tell him.
    ES: Le diré algo muy importante.
  • EN: Well, it's overwhelming. I'm going to make a point of offering snuff to everybody in the capital, so they can...
    ES: Sí, es impresionante, que no se me olvide ofrecerle rapé a todo el mundo en el Capitolio.
  • EN: And make a point of attending the next debate
    ES: No me perderé el próximo debate.

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