Point to

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verb

To indicate or show where something is by using your finger or a long thin object.

If you are not sure where the museum is, I can point to it on the map.
Visual representation of "point to" - To indicate or show where something is by using your finger or a long thin object

Often appears as...

  • point to something
  • point to someone
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Physical Indication

Used to physically show where something is, often in response to a question.

Illustration for Physical Indication
Could you point to the nearest exit?
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Using Objects

Commonly involves fingers, pens or lasers, but you can point to something with any extended tool.

Illustration for Using Objects
She used a stick to point to the tracks.
Visual representation of the word "Point to"

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