Point and Step up

Point

Point verb - Be a signal for or a symptom of.

Step up and point are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Step up" instead a verb "Point".

Step up

Step up verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.
Usage example: stepped up the pace to catch up with the others

Point and step up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Point" instead a verb "Step up".

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • Charlie Brown from Outta Town But the common people step up and point out that, if they were willing to hand over their national treasure to a stranger in the night, they should be more willing to do so now that they know who is asking, know that he's never been a self-important or fanciful man.
  • Similar Squad It's a somewhat curious example in that by this point George and Mitchell are already dead, and Hal takes a step up from squad to outright substitute.
    Source: Similar Squad
  • Sometimes this goes to the point of violence or physical feats, where Mama Bear and Papa Wolf step up to the plate.
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