Meaning & use
towered
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Rose to a great or intimidating height above the surroundings.
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The skyscraper towered over the older buildings downtown.
Her older brother towered over her by nearly a foot.
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Past tense of the verb "tower," which can describe physical height or figurative dominance, as in someone's reputation or skill towering over others.
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