point up
Draw attention to
Point up means to emphasize or make more noticeable: The incident points up the need for better safety protocols.
It draws attention to something that might otherwise be overlooked, highlighting its significance or relevance.
Her absence only pointed up how much we relied on her.
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- emphasizeStress the importance of
- bring outCause to appear
- indicateSignal or point to
- highlightMost notable part
underline · stress · underscore · drive home · hammer home · signal · spotlight · feature · denote · convey · play up · articulate · illustrate · make clear · signify · demonstrate · gesture · zero in on
- highlightemphasize, highlight, accentuate, underscore, underline
emphasis/visibility
point updownplay
Diminish perceived importance
play down · obscure · minimize · de-emphasize · understate
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