loom

To appear indistinctly, e.g. when seen on the horizon or through the murk.

(figuratively) To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; (of a person or thing) to tower; (of an idea) to impressively or intimidatingly occupy the mind; (of an event) to be imminent.

(figuratively) To rise and to be eminent; to be elevated or ennobled, in a moral sense.