Point to

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
verb

To show evidence or suggest something as likely or probable.

The clues point to the fact that he was there at the time.
Visual representation of "point to" - To show evidence or suggest something as likely or probable

Often appears as...

  • point to a conclusion
  • point to the fact
verb

To aim or direct someone's attention, efforts or actions towards a particular goal.

All his efforts are pointed to achieving his goal.
Visual representation of "point to" - To aim or direct someone's attention, efforts or actions towards a particular goal.

Often appears as...

  • point to a goal
  • point to an objective
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
verb

To show evidence or suggest something as likely or probable.

The clues point to the fact that he was there at the time.
Visual representation of "point to" - To show evidence or suggest something as likely or probable

Often appears as...

  • point to a conclusion
  • point to the fact
verb

To aim or direct someone's attention, efforts or actions towards a particular goal.

All his efforts are pointed to achieving his goal.
Visual representation of "point to" - To aim or direct someone's attention, efforts or actions towards a particular goal.

Often appears as...

  • point to a goal
  • point to an objective
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "point to"
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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.
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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?
LampPro Tip 2/2

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.
LampPro Tip 1/2

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?
LampPro Tip 2/2

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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