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

Lane pointed to Adams State’s direct admissions program as a smart intervention that attracts students who might have otherwise overlooked college. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

Concha pointed to Trump’s enduring influence within the Republican Party, noting that the president’s endorsements have remained a powerful force in Republican primaries. —Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026

White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026

Omoro pointed to the miso honey old fashioned as a standout, particularly for guests who may typically avoid spirit-forward cocktails. —Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026

Rhymes for point to

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