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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Authors consistently point to universal themes embedded in fresh cultural contexts.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The finding likely points to a connection between chronic inflammation and dementia—not a brain boost in healthy people from taking the medications.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
One group wants to end those displays in the UK, pointing to the colonial origins of the practice.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu has denied the privatization claim, pointing to a lease agreement that sees the city maintain ownership of the 76-year–old White Stadium, which the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team will share use of with Boston Public Schools.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The finding likely points to a connection between chronic inflammation and dementia—not a brain boost in healthy people from taking the medications.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
One group wants to end those displays in the UK, pointing to the colonial origins of the practice.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu has denied the privatization claim, pointing to a lease agreement that sees the city maintain ownership of the 76-year–old White Stadium, which the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team will share use of with Boston Public Schools.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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