point (up) (Meaning)

point (up)

to bring attention to (something)

The teacher pointed upwards at the map to emphasize the capital city.
The arrow on the compass pointed up to indicate north.
The hikers pointed their flashlights upward to illuminate their path in the darkness.
The dog pointed its nose upward, sniffing the air for a familiar scent.
The plane pointed up towards the sky as it prepared for takeoff.
The steeple of the church pointed up into the heavens, symbolizing hope and aspiration.
The sharp point of the pencil pointed upwards, ready to write.
The blades of grass pointed up, reaching towards the sunlight.
The finger on the touch screen pointed up to select the desired option.
The compass needle pointed upward to align with Earth's magnetic field.

to bring attention to (something)

stress, feature,highlight, emphasize, accent, bear down on, identify, focus, accentuate, make much of

tone (down), play down, minimize, underemphasize, de-emphasize,understate, discount, belittle,disparage

The teacher pointed upwards at the map to emphasize the capital city.

The arrow on the compass pointed up to indicate north.

The hikers pointed their flashlights upward to illuminate their path in the darkness.

The dog pointed its nose upward, sniffing the air for a familiar scent.