points up
Calls attention to
Points up means to emphasize or draw attention to something, making it more noticeable or apparent: The incident points up the need for better safety protocols.
The phrase suggests highlighting a fact or issue that might otherwise be overlooked.
Her resignation points up the tensions within the organization.
- accentuateTo give emphasis
- underscoreLow horizontal text mark
- emphasizeStress the importance of
- elevateTo raise upward
- ascendMove upward
magnify · amplify · bring to light · shines a light on · rise · foreground · makes clear · brings home · drives home · spotlight · draw attention · stress · highlight · climb · verticality · uplift · aim high · soar
emphasis/attention direction
points updownplays
De-emphasizes significance of
plays down · minimizes · de-emphasizes · glosses over · understates
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