point

Now must the world point at poor Katharine.

In his submission to the UN, [Christof] Heyns points to the experience of drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles were intended initially only for surveillance, and their use for offensive purposes was prohibited, yet once strategists realised their perceived advantages as a means of carrying out targeted killings, all objections were swept out of the way.

to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort

to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral

Tens of thousands of Portuguese, Greek and Irish people have left their homelands this year, many heading for the southern hemisphere. Anecdotal evidence points to the same happening in Spain and Italy.

Damaged stone will be removed, and the new stone installed and pointed to ensure a comprehensive match to maintain the integrity of the structure.

If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator.

to point a composition

Bear off a little, we're pointing.

He treads with caution, and he points with fear.

He points it, however, by no deviation from his straightforward manner of speech.