verb

erect

to erect, to build, to construct

They plan to erect a new monument.

They plan to erect a new monument.

The company erected a new factory.

The company erected a new factory.

((sth.)) to build or put up (sth.) They plan to erect a new monument.

Synonyms: build, construct, raise

From Latin 'erigere' meaning 'to set up', from 'e-' (out) + 'regere' (to direct).

Think of 'erecting' a structure, making it stand 'correctly' and upright.

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