erect

US /ɪˈrekt/

UK /ɪˈrekt/

1.

rigidly upright or straight

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The soldier stood erect at attention.

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The dog's ears were erect as it listened intently.

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upright straight vertical perpendicular standing

1.

construct (a building, wall, or other large structure)

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They plan to erect a new monument in the town square.

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The company will erect a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

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build construct raise put up set up

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erection