Towered: meaning, definitions and examples

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towered

 

[ หˆtaสŠษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Towered is the simple past tense of the verb tower, which means to rise to a great height or to be much taller than something else. In literature and everyday language, it often describes something that stands out impressively or dominates the surroundings.

Synonyms

rose, soared, stood tall

Examples of usage

  • The skyscraper towered over the city.
  • The mountain towered majestically above the valley.
  • The ancient trees towered in the forest.
  • Her achievements towered above those of her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "towered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เคตเคฐ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช turmte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wieลผa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kule

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›ลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veลพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toranj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ turn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะฝะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผllษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torre

Etymology

The word 'tower' has Middle English origins, deriving from the Old French 'tor' and Latin 'turris,' which both mean 'a tower' or 'a tall structure.' Its etymology reflects the idea of height and prominence, both architecturally and metaphorically. Originally used to describe structures that provided defense, lookout points, or religious significance, the term has evolved over centuries. In literature, towers symbolize strength, isolation, or a higher perspective. The verb form 'towered' encapsulates the action of rising or being elevated, often evoking imagery of grand landscapes or impressive buildings. By the time of Middle English, the term had cemented itself within common language, and by the early modern period, it found applications in diverse contexts, conveying both physical and abstract notions of elevation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,644, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.