Verb
- 1. loom, tower, predominate, hulk, rise, lift, rear
- usage: appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
Adjective
- 1. eminent, lofty, soaring, towering, high (vs. low)
- usage: of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
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