to mention something that you think is important and/or the reason why a particular situation exists
Example:
- The board of directors pointed to falling productivity to justify their decision.
- Pointing to the results of a recent survey, he claimed voters were most interested in education and unemployment.
- They point to the fact that exercising can improve your mood.
to suggest that something is true or likely
Example:
- All the signs point to a successful year ahead.
- The evidence before us points clearly to his innocence.