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

While Portland trailed by as little as three points in the middle of the third quarter, Minnesota took over the game, scoring 22 points to open the fourth ahead 75-60. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Critics point to a quilt-like pattern of toxins, rather than widespread contamination, as evidence that the lead was likely present before the Eaton fires and could be treated with less urgency. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Emanuel Sharp scored 16 points to lead the Kings (2-3), who sat four of their starters, including Acuff. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Easterseals Southern California Chief Advancement Officer Nancy Weintraub echoed that sentiment, pointing to the cultural momentum building around the relaunch. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for point to

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