Pronunciation: /pɔɪnt tuː/

Definitions of point to

noun a sharp or tapered end of something

Example Sentences

A1 Can you point to the red car?

A2 She pointed to the map to show me the way.

B1 The presentation highlighted several key points to consider.

B2 The report pointed to a possible solution to the problem.

C1 The research findings point to a need for further investigation.

C2 The evidence clearly points to his guilt in the crime.

verb to indicate or direct attention to something with a finger or object

Example Sentences

A1 I point to the red car.

A2 She points to the correct answer on the map.

B1 The teacher pointed to the mistake in my essay.

B2 The detective pointed to the suspect in the lineup.

C1 The expert pointed to the key factors influencing the outcome.

C2 The scientist pointed to the groundbreaking research in the field.

Examples of point to in a Sentence

formal The data points to a clear correlation between the two variables.

informal All the evidence points to him being the one who did it.

slang The clues all point to her being the culprit.

figurative His compass always points to true north, guiding him in the right direction.

Grammatical Forms of point to

past tense

pointed

plural

points

comparative

more pointed

superlative

most pointed

present tense

points

future tense

will point

perfect tense

have pointed

continuous tense

is pointing

singular

point

positive degree

point

infinitive

to point

gerund

pointing

participle

pointed

Origin and Evolution of point to

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The phrase 'point to' originated from Old French 'point' meaning 'a dot, mark, point; a small amount'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'point to' evolved to mean indicating or directing attention towards something, often used in a figurative sense to suggest indicating a specific fact or conclusion.