point to

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.

Examples of point to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a fitting enough point to wonder what goes into making a dynasty, or even what defines success. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

For years now, the Southern California park has made a point to spotlight horror reflecting various cultures and communities who haven’t always been centered in mainstream films. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Rincón, a 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic, made his major-league debut in relief in the sixth inning Friday night and wore his cap with the brim pointing to the left. — Michael Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Women accounted for 98% of the 162,000 jobs the US added in August, an unprecedented figure that could point to broader labor market shifts. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for point to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou