make a point

Meanings

• Phrasal Verb

  To express or state a clear and valid argument or opinion.

  - "During the debate, each candidate made a point to address the audience's concerns."
  - "In her presentation, she made a point to emphasize the importance of teamwork."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with make a point
pointed , pointedly , pointedout , pointedto

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Variants

List of all variants of make a point that leads to same result
make a point of , make a point of (doing something) , make a point of doing something , make it a point to , make it a point to (do something) , make it a point to do something

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Etymology

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The phrase 'make a point' originated from the idea of physically marking a place or object to signify its importance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'make a point' first appeared in print in the late 1800s.

2. In 2011, a man in New Zealand made a point by creating a 10-foot tall sculpture of a toothpick to draw attention to dental hygiene.

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Related Concepts

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1. Argument: An organized series of statements designed to establish the validity of a claim or to persuade others to share one's view.

2. Persuasion: The process of influencing others to believe or act in a certain way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'make a point' is often used in debates, speeches, and discussions to emphasize the importance of clear communication and persuasive argumentation.

How to Memorize "make a point"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a clear and concise statement or argument.
   - Imagine yourself in a debate or presentation, confidently expressing your point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'make a point' with clear communication and persuasive argumentation.
   - Think of a time when you successfully made a point and felt proud of your accomplishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CLEAR to remember the elements of making a point: Concise, Logical, Evidence-based, Argumentative, and Relevant.

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