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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Signs point to Citi being just the first on Wall Street to do so.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
This summer surge in job transitions suggests many professionals use the midyear point to reassess their career paths and make significant changes.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Argentine captain celebrated with teammates and pointed to the sky, in memory of his grandmother.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Retailers, shipping companies, port operators and farmers alike all pointed to disadvantages that would result in higher costs for goods that were passed along to the consumer, as well as fewer U.S. exports, higher freight rates, skipped port calls, lengthier delivery times and job losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
This summer surge in job transitions suggests many professionals use the midyear point to reassess their career paths and make significant changes.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Argentine captain celebrated with teammates and pointed to the sky, in memory of his grandmother.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Retailers, shipping companies, port operators and farmers alike all pointed to disadvantages that would result in higher costs for goods that were passed along to the consumer, as well as fewer U.S. exports, higher freight rates, skipped port calls, lengthier delivery times and job losses.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Point to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20to. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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