Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erect-a-statue
verb phrase
/ɪˈrɛkt ə ˈstætʃuː/
Definition
To construct a statue in a specific place or position, usually as a form of artistic expression or to commemorate a person or event.
Examples
- They decided to erect a statue in the town square to honor the local hero.
- The initiative to erect a statue of the famous author gained widespread support.
- After years of fundraising, the community was finally able to erect a statue in memory of the fallen soldiers.
Meaning
The act of raising or setting up a sculptural figure, often made of stone, metal, or other materials, that represents a person or concept, typically meant to honor someone or something significant.
Synonyms
- construct a statue
- raise a statue
- build a monument
- set up a sculpture
