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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Plum and Hamby combined for 39 points to rally the Sparks from a 40–31 halftime hole.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Charles’s address, written mostly by the Canadian government but peppered with his own flourishes, pointed to ambitious economic goals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Travel expert points to growing concern tied to U.S. immigration policy as perhaps the most consequential development in recent months.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Burton also scored 13 points to go along with six assists and four rebounds.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Charles’s address, written mostly by the Canadian government but peppered with his own flourishes, pointed to ambitious economic goals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Travel expert points to growing concern tied to U.S. immigration policy as perhaps the most consequential development in recent months.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Burton also scored 13 points to go along with six assists and four rebounds.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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