erected (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛktɪd/

Definition

Built or put up a structure, such as a building or monument.

Examples

• The ancient Romans erected many impressive aqueducts.

• They erected a temporary stage for the concert.

• The volunteers erected a fence around the garden.

How to Use erected

erect a building (collocation)

To build a structure like a house or office. — "The company plans to erect a new office building downtown."

erect a monument (collocation)

To build a statue or memorial to honor someone or something. — "They erected a monument to commemorate the fallen soldiers."

erect a structure (collocation)

To put up any kind of construction. — "It took several weeks to erect the temporary structure for the event."

Synonyms of erected

Words with a similar meaning to erected:

• built
• constructed
• raised
• established

Antonyms of erected

Words with the opposite meaning to erected:

• demolished
• dismantled

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