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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Statistics compiled by the PBA so far do not point to an actual exodus by rank-and-file members.
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
But critics point to heavily restricted access to energy via the national grid and slow-moving buildouts as signs the country is at risk of lagging further behind global rivals in the AI race.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
His group of five meets for lunch once a month and makes a point to share their goals for the next few weeks.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
Experts on the faith pointed to his declining health in October when Oaks did not select Holland as a counselor.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
But critics point to heavily restricted access to energy via the national grid and slow-moving buildouts as signs the country is at risk of lagging further behind global rivals in the AI race.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
His group of five meets for lunch once a month and makes a point to share their goals for the next few weeks.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
Experts on the faith pointed to his declining health in October when Oaks did not select Holland as a counselor.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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