Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erect
verb
/ɪˈrɛkt/
Definition
To build or construct something up from a base.
Examples
- They decided to erect a new fence around the garden.
- The sculpture was erected in the town square.
- He was asked to erect a tent for the camping trip.
Meaning
To raise or lift something upright or into a vertical position.
Synonyms
- raise
- build
- construct
- lift
- uplift
