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Definition of tower verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tower

verb
tower pronunciation English ˈtaʊə(r) tower pronunciation American ˈtaʊər
 
Phrasal verbs

tower over/above somebody/something

1 to be much higher or taller than the people or things that are nearThe cliffs towered above them.He towered over his classmates.2 to be much better than others in ability, quality, etcShe towers over other dancers of her generation.