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pointed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɔɪnəd// UK //pˈɔɪntɪd// point·ed Archaic General-service

v. to use your finger or a tool to show where something is. You do this to help someone see a specific person, place, or object.

v. to indicate a particular direction, person, or object by extending a finger or other implement. Often used with the preposition 'at' or 'to'.


SIMPLE

She pointed at the map to show us the way.

CONTEXTUAL

The tour guide pointed to the top of the mountain where the ancient temple stands.

COMPLEX

The witness pointed toward the suspect in the courtroom, confirming the identification for the jury after several minutes of tense silence.

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The verb is intransitive when used with 'at' or 'to' to indicate direction; it is transitive when used to mean 'to aim' something.

Pitfall

He pointed me the house.He pointed to the house.When indicating a location, the verb requires a preposition like 'to' or 'at' before the object.

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