point to

phrasal verb

pointed to; pointing to; points to

: 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.

: 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.

: 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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Cho points to Havana Rose Liu for her ethereal waves that cascade down to her waist. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024 Comments Outlander has reached the pivotal point where all signs point to war on the near horizon. —

Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024 The Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council’s Steve Jones, however, points to recent reforms that can be built upon. —

Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 The aircraft's unconventional air intake placements – on top of the fuselage and on either side – point to an unorthodox three-engine configuration. —

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