point up

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to emphasize, esp by identifying

   he pointed up the difficulties we would encounter

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point up Idioms  

1. Emphasize, draw attention to, as in Her comments point up the need for more security at the store. [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I know exactly where I pulled it from”—I pointed up to the empty slot above his head—“so I thought I’d just reshelve it myself.”

From Literature

“It’ll be over and gone in no time,” I said, and pointed up.

From Literature

Projections for future electricity demand vary widely, but all forecasts point up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Handsome was now pointing up at the sky.

From Literature

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• personify
• portray
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