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单词 point to something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to single out one person or thing from among several
All the evidence pointed to his guilt.
Synonyms
denote
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
reveal
indicate
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
show
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
suggest
The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.
evidence
He still has a lot to learn, as is evidenced by his recent behaviour.
signal
The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.
signify
The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men.
be evidence of
bespeak (literary)
Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.
(phrasal verb) 
The coach pointed to their bowling as the key to their success.
Synonyms
refer to
mention
She did not mention her mother's absence.
indicate
`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.
specify
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
single out
touch on
call attention to
See point

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bespeak
Definition
to indicate or suggest
Her arrogant expression bespeaks a desire to become queen of all she surveys.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
suggest,
evidence,
reveal,
display,
predict,
imply,
exhibit,
proclaim,
signify,
denote,
testify to,
foretell,
evince (formal),
betoken
in the sense of evidence
Definition
to show clearly
He still has a lot to learn, as is evidenced by his recent behaviour.
Synonyms
show,
prove,
reveal,
display,
indicate,
witness,
demonstrate,
exhibit,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
testify to,
evince (formal)
in the sense of indicate
Definition
to be or give a sign or symptom of
The survey indicated that most old people are independent.
Synonyms
show,
suggest,
reveal,
display,
signal,
demonstrate,
point to,
imply,
disclose,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
bespeak,
make known,
be symptomatic of,
evince (formal),
betoken,
flag up

Nearby words of
point to something

  • point of view
  • point something or someone out
  • point something up
  • point to something
  • point-blank
  • pointed
  • pointer

Related terms of
point to something

  • point at or to something or someone

Synonyms of 'point to something'

point to something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of indicate
Definition
to point out or show
`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.
Synonyms
point to,
point out,
specify,
gesture towards,
designate
in the sense of mention
Definition
to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
She did not mention her mother's absence.
Synonyms
refer to,
point out,
acknowledge,
bring up,
state,
report,
reveal,
declare,
cite,
communicate,
disclose,
intimate,
tell of,
recount,
hint at,
impart,
allude to,
divulge,
broach,
call attention to,
make known,
touch upon,
adduce,
speak about or of
in the sense of show
Definition
to demonstrate or prove
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
Synonyms
indicate,
demonstrate,
prove,
reveal,
display,
evidence,
point out,
manifest,
testify to,
evince,
flag up
in the sense of signal
Definition
to communicate (information) by signal
The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.
Synonyms
show,
express,
display,
indicate,
make known,
announce,
declare,
register,
communicate,
proclaim,
flag up
in the sense of signify
Definition
to indicate or suggest
The two approaches signified a sharp difference between the men.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
mean,
matter,
suggest,
announce,
evidence,
represent,
express,
imply,
exhibit,
communicate,
intimate,
stand for,
proclaim,
convey,
be a sign of,
symbolize,
denote,
connote,
portend,
betoken,
flag up
in the sense of specify
Definition
to state (something) as a condition
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
Synonyms
state,
designate,
spell out,
stipulate,
name,
detail,
mention,
indicate,
define,
cite,
individualize,
enumerate,
itemize,
be specific about,
particularize
in the sense of suggest
Definition
to give a hint of
The figures suggest that their success is conditional on this restriction.
Synonyms
indicate,
show,
demonstrate,
give the impression,
lead you to believe
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