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单词 point at or to something or someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to show the position or direction of something by extending a finger or other pointed object towards it
I pointed at the boy sitting nearest me.
Synonyms
indicate
`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.
show
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
signal
The country was signalling its readiness to have the embargo lifted.
point to
point out
specify
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
designate
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
gesture towards
See point

Additional synonyms

in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
Synonyms
specify,
term,
class,
describe,
indicate,
brand,
define,
pronounce,
classify,
characterize,
stipulate,
denote
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

Nearby words of
point at or to something or someone

  • poignancy
  • poignant
  • point
  • point at or to something or someone
  • point of view
  • point something or someone out
  • point something up

Synonyms of 'point at or to something or someone'

point at or to something or someone

Additional synonyms

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
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