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erect

verb

/ɪˈrɛkt/

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

They erected a statue in the town square.

build, construct, raise, establish

demolish, destroy, tear down

erect building, erect monument, erect statue, erect structure

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

To become weak or feeble; to suffer neglect or remain in an unpleasant situation for a long time.

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

to grow, develop, or be successful

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence