1. rose very high; reached a great height
Usage: past tense of tower
2. stood much taller than surrounding things
Usage: past tense of tower

Examples

• The skyscraper towered above the other buildings in the city.
• Ancient redwoods towered over the forest floor.
• The basketball player towered over his teammates.
• Mountains towered in the distance.
• The cathedral spire towered against the sky.
• She towered over the children in her high heels.