erect
Translation
to erect, to build, to construct
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to build or put up (sth.) They plan to erect a new monument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: build, construct, raise
Etymology
From Latin 'erigere' meaning 'to set up', from 'e-' (out) + 'regere' (to direct).
Memory Tips
Think of 'erecting' a structure, making it stand 'correctly' and upright.