point to
Third Person
points to
Present Participle
pointing to
Past Tense
pointed to
Past Participle
pointed to
1
to suggest that something is true or is the case
transitive
- The sudden decline in sales points to a decrease in consumer interest.
- The symptoms point to a possible infection.
- The sudden drop in temperatures points to a harsh winter ahead.
- All signs point to a strong economic recovery next year.
- Her consistent good grades point to her dedication and hard work.
2
to physically gesture toward something or someone using one's finger or another object
- He pointed to his friend in the crowd, letting us know where he was.
- She pointed to the tallest building in the cityscape.
- When asked where the exit was, the guard pointed to the left.
- The teacher pointed to the board to emphasize the important points.
- During the treasure hunt, the clue pointed to the old oak tree in the park.