erect synonyms

erect

modif.

upright, vertical, perpendicular, standing up; see straight 1, upright 1.

erect

v.

  1. To build

    construct, raise, fabricate; see build 1.

  2. To assemble

    put together, fit together, join, set up; see assemble 3.

  3. To raise

    lift up, set up, plant, upraise; see raise 1.

  4. To establish

    found, institute, set up, form; see establish 2, organize 2.

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