Point Up

Synonyms of point up

• emphasize
• highlight
• underscore

Antonyms of point up

• diminish
• downplay
• understate

Collocations of point up

issue

Frequency: 80 %

The documentary seeks to point up the issue of poverty in urban areas.

importance

Frequency: 70 %

It is important to point up the importance of following safety protocols.

problem

Frequency: 65 %

The article aims to point up the problem of food insecurity in the region.

fact

Frequency: 60 %

The report aims to point up the fact that climate change is a pressing issue.

benefit

Frequency: 50 %

The speaker tried to point up the benefits of regular exercise.

Idiomatic Expressions for point up

• Phrase: to miss the point
  Meaning: to fail to understand the main or most important part of something
  Usage: She completely missed the point of the presentation and focused on irrelevant details.