Point to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
POYNT too, POYNT tuh, POYNT tih
pˈɔɪnt/ /tˈuː
poynt TOO
Definition
To show the direction of something with your finger or hand, or to suggest or indicate information.
Usage & Nuances
Used both physically ('point to the door') and figuratively ('evidence points to a problem'). Common in explanations and when identifying causes. 'Point at' is used when indicating a specific place or person directly, while 'point to' can mean to suggest or indicate something less direct.
Spanish: señalar - indicar - apuntar aPortuguese (BR): apontar para - indicar - sugerirPortuguese (PT): apontar para - indicar - sugerirChinese (Simplified): 指向 - 表明 - 指出Chinese (Traditional): 指向 - 表明 - 指出Hindi: इशारा करना - संकेत देना - बतानाArabic: يشير إلى - يدل على - يوجه إلىBengali: ইশারা করা - নির্দেশ করাRussian: указывать - свидетельствоватьJapanese: 指し示す - 示すVietnamese: chỉ vào - chỉ raKorean: 가리키다 - 나타내다Turkish: işaret etmek - göstermekUrdu: اشارہ کرنا - ظاہر کرناIndonesian: menunjuk - menunjukkan
Example Sentences
Can you point to your favorite color on the chart?
basic
The teacher asked us to point to Africa on the map.
basic
The arrow points to the entrance.
basic
All the evidence points to him being the thief.
natural
If you get lost, the signs will point you to the right place.
natural
Her reaction really points to how much she cares.
natural