- point to something
- Syn:indicate, suggest, evidence, signal, signify, denote
Synonyms and antonyms dictionary. 2014.
Synonyms and antonyms dictionary. 2014.
point up something — point up (something) to show something or make something clearer. The report points up the need for better public transportation. There are a lot of problems in society, and the trial is going to point that up … New idioms dictionary
point out something — point out (something) to show or talk about something so others will notice it. Angela pointed out some spelling errors in my paper. Researchers point out that fish contain a type of fat that is good for you. We didn t notice the spout of a whale … New idioms dictionary
point to something — … Useful english dictionary
at the point of something — at the point of (something) just before something is going to happen. I was so depressed I thought I was at the point of committing suicide. They were clearly at the point of saying, “Look, enough s enough.” … New idioms dictionary
point to — ˈpoint to [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they point to he/she/it points to present participle pointing to past tense pointed to past p … Useful english dictionary
point up — (something) to show something or make something clearer. The report points up the need for better public transportation. There are a lot of problems in society, and the trial is going to point that up … New idioms dictionary
point out — (something) to show or talk about something so others will notice it. Angela pointed out some spelling errors in my paper. Researchers point out that fish contain a type of fat that is good for you. We didn t notice the spout of a whale until… … New idioms dictionary
Point — (point), v. i. 1. To direct the point of something, as of a finger, for the purpose of designating an object, and attracting attention to it; with at. [1913 Webster] Now must the world point at poor Katharine. Shak. [1913 Webster] Point at the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point — point1 W1S1 [pɔınt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(idea)¦ 2¦(main meaning/idea)¦ 3¦(purpose)¦ 4¦(place)¦ 5¦(in time/development)¦ 6¦(quality/feature)¦ 7¦(games/sport)¦ 8¦(sharp end)¦ 9 boiling point/freezing point/melting point etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
point — 1 /pOInt/ noun 1 IDEA (C) a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion: There was one point on which everyone agreed. | She had brought a list of points for discussion. | One important point must be borne in mind. |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English