ERECT Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

erect 1 of 2

adjective

i-ˈrekt

Definition of erect

as in standing

rising straight up a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed

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verb

as in to raise

to fix in an upright position the tribes of the Pacific Northwest erected totem poles in front of their dwellings

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as in to build

to form by putting together parts or materials we'd better erect some sort of shelter before these woods are in total darkness

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Recent Examples of erect

Adjective

My posture is erect, gait easy, expression flat, uninterested. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 May 2026 The solitary daisy-like golden yellow flowers emerge from slender, erect stems. — Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026

Verb

The structure was erected between 1921 and 1924 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 For half the price (or less), a fantastic and long-lasting minor-league stadium could be erected, perhaps as a jewel in the middle of a shopping, dining and nightlife district as Daytona Beach is trying to create. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for erect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for erect

Adjective

Conservative majority tossed the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s lawsuit on standing grounds, saying preservationists weren’t personally harmed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Omega hit a sitout powerbomb through a standing wooden table.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

The college apologized for concerns raised by the comments, and later Monday, EMCC announced Rice’s promotion.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences.

— Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of raise

Adjective

Stipp emphasizes Suja Life's long-term vision, vertical integration, and brand-building expertise, aiming for sustained double-digit growth despite current market challenges.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
That kind of vertical integration is becoming an increasingly important strategy across China’s EV industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vertical

Verb

Charles, on the other hand, confessed to being rested and ready, despite working through a last minute technical glitch that had reared its head in the past few days.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The project, named Octo-Blu, started in 2024 with a first phase of lab experimentation that included determining how to rear the baby octopuses.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rear

Verb

But Boulder City’s planning commission voted unanimously against constructing the data center on city land, according to the Current.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition to water, many are concerned about consumer protections regarding electricity rate increases, demands on renewable energy and requirements about who gets employed to construct data centers.

— Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of construct

Adjective

Shawn Ryan Tackling a distance like that will need considerably more solar area, but Ryan has ruled out the obvious fix of simply widening his current upright bike and plastering it with panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Once the arms and back were bolted in place, the chair was ready to flip upright.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of upright

Verb

The remarkable moment was captured on video shared by the fire department, which shows one of the bears hoisting itself to the top of the large tank before jumping into some bushes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
In McDuffie’s first two seasons, the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, then came up short of being the first team in NFL history to hoist a Lombardi Trophy in three consecutive years.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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