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Dictionary Entry

erect

verb

Find the meaning of the word erect, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To build or set up (a building, statue, etc.); to stand or sit upright.

Example Sentence

The construction crew worked hard to erect the new skyscraper in the city center.

Usage Note

Used to describe the act of building or assembling something, or when referring to something standing straight up, like a person or a flagpole.