point to
phrasal verb
pointed to; pointing to; points to
1
: to direct attention to (someone or something) by moving one's finger or an object held in one's hand in a particular direction
She pointed to me and asked me to stand up.
2
: to mention or refer to (something) as a way of supporting an argument or claim
The prosecution is unable to point to anything that proves its case.
I can point to several past accomplishments that show that I can perform the job well.
3
: to show that something is true or probably true
All the evidence points to him as the murderer.
Her symptoms point to diabetes.
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Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The complaint further points to GE’s CF6 engines, which have been involved in multiple catastrophic incidents, as another potential factor in the disaster.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The product of Bishop Miege High and Sunrise Christian Academy near Wichita poured in 29 points to lead all scorers.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
In his State of the City speech in July, Johnston pointed to another initiative that residents can expect to see more of in 2026.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The complaint further points to GE’s CF6 engines, which have been involved in multiple catastrophic incidents, as another potential factor in the disaster.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The product of Bishop Miege High and Sunrise Christian Academy near Wichita poured in 29 points to lead all scorers.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
In his State of the City speech in July, Johnston pointed to another initiative that residents can expect to see more of in 2026.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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