POINT UP Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

point (up)

verb

Definition of point (up)

as in to highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them

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Relevance

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Verb

Violet, Doralee and Judy highlighted this 46 years ago, and somehow, the issue remains today.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The most effective adaptation, by his reckoning, is ensuring that workers earn enough to protect themselves beyond the factory gates—a need highlighted by continuing protests over what many say is a woefully inadequate minimum wage.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlight

Verb

Match and Bumble offer broader age ranges, with Match emphasizing profile visibility and Bumble offering photo, ID and in-app communication tools.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
The Puma collaborator emphasized seams on zippered jackets, long shorts, relaxed jeans and a halter maxi dress with thick white stitching.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasize

Verb

Both festivals stressed that refunds will be processed automatically for those who had tickets.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
In public health, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention stressed the need for the continent to manufacture its own vaccines, and to do so in regional groupings.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of stress

Verb

For if even Fox News stops featuring him seven times each half-hour, what will happen to his confidence?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of feature

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point (toward)

point (up)

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