verb
1.
Synonyms: appear 1, emerge, show
2.
to take shape as an impending occurrence
an international economic crisis looms ahead
Synonyms: brew, forthcome, gather, impend
Related Word: approach, come on, make up, near
Contrasted words: disappear, fade, pass, vanish; die (down or away), diminish, dwindle, wane; recede, retreat, withdraw
3.
to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form
the power of the enemy loomed in the soldiers' imagination
Synonyms: bulk, stand out
Related Word: lower, rear, threaten, tower
Contrasted words: die (down or away), diminish, dwindle, wane