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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Verb

The philanthropist also highlighted the causes supported by the gala.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Hawley, a Missouri Republican, asked a series of questions to highlight Fauci’s refusal to answer.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highlight

Verb

These crises emphasize that public health demands sustained public trust, transparent communication, robust investment in surveillance, and strong global partnerships to proactively address infectious disease threats.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
He’s also expected to deliver more than a straightforward genre film, emphasizing the social realism aspects and sensory prose of the novel.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of emphasize

Verb

Wallace stressed that faith does not eliminate the need for strategy and that vision must be accompanied by disciplined work.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In addition, stressed ecosystems, such as industrial ports, are highly vulnerable to bioinvasion because disturbances allow for fast-growing opportunistic species to establish themselves, the paper states.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of stress

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Villalobos’ plan is centered around the research of Canadian educator Michael Fullan and features four phases.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
As of Wednesday, July 29, seasonal options included lemonade sorbet, pina colada ice cream and Field of Dreams ice cream, featuring beer, butterscotch and peanuts.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

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point (toward)

point (up)

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