point at
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle at
Meanings
Show a direction with a finger or object
Why “at”? AT points attention or action toward one target.
“He pointed at the red door.”
“The teacher pointed at the first line on the board.”
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aim at
Same at pattern: target
Direct something toward a target
come at
Same at pattern: target
Approach a problem or idea in a particular way
get at
Same at pattern: target
Criticise someone repeatedly or unfairly; Suggest or mean something indirectly; Reach or gain access to something
look at
Same at pattern: target
Direct your eyes toward someone or something
throw at
Same at pattern: target
Send an object toward a target with force
point out
Same base verb: point
Draw attention to
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