point up
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To make something clearer or more obvious so people pay attention to it
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To emphasize or draw special attention to a quality, problem, or contrast
"The study's findings point up the urgent need for greater investment in public mental health services."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Chiefly used in formal, academic, or journalistic writing. Less common than 'point out' and rarely heard in everyday conversation. Often implies that a contrast, weakness, or irony is being stressed. More common in British English.
Commonly used with
contrast weakness irony paradox difference flaw necessity
Forms
Base
point up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
points up
he/she/it
Past simple
pointed up
yesterday
Past participle
pointed up
have + pp
-ing form
pointing up
continuous
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