point something ↔ up phrasal verb formal (see also point)
to make something seem more important or more noticeable:
These cases point up the complete incompetence of some government departments.

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point up
point up (something)
to show something or make something clearer.
The report points up the need for better public transportation.

There are a lot of problems in society, and the trial is going to point that up.

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point up something
point up (something)
to show something or make something clearer.
The report points up the need for better public transportation.

There are a lot of problems in society, and the trial is going to point that up.

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point up
v. To show clearly; emphasize.
The increase in crime points up the need for greater police protection.
Johnny's report card points up his talent for math.

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