Definition of "make a point" in English

Verb

1. To argue or promote an idea.

   • I suppose the people who wrote that stuff on the wall were trying to make a point, but they mainly made a mess.

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

   • 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.