a valid point — reasonable or well-founded argument
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an argument, comment, or opinion that is logical, reasonable, and based on good reasons, even if you might not fully agree with it
Say it like a native
Textbook You raise an entirely cogent and well-substantiated point.
Native That's a valid point. / You've got a point.
'Cogent and well-substantiated' is debate-club formal; 'that's a valid point' is what people say.
Pattern: make/raise/have a valid point; that's a valid point
In use
- You make a valid point about the need for stricter regulations.communication
- While some people argue that public transport is inconvenient, it is a valid point that it helps reduce traffic congestion and pollution.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ That's a valuable point.
✓ That's a valid point.
'Valid' = well-founded; 'valuable' = useful. For an argument, use 'valid'.
Common collocations
a valid point— make, you've got a, that's a, raise
Don't confuse it
Unlike simply saying 'a point', which can be any argument, 'a valid point' specifically means the argument is logical and well-supported, even if you disagree with it.