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erect

/ɪ'rɛkt/

Synonyms of erect Antonyms of erect Examples of erect Usage of erect Parts of erect Definition that contains erect Words sounding like erect Explanation of erect

verb
cause to rise up
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rear

type of:
elevate bring up raise lift get up
adjective
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
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tumid hard
verb
construct, build, or erect
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put up raise rear set up

type of:
make build construct
adjective
upright in position or posture
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"an erect stature" "erect flower stalks" "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"

Similar:

upright vertical fastigiate erectile orthostatic passant rampant rearing semi-climbing semi-erect semi-upright stand-up standing statant straight unbent unbowed

Opposite:

unerect

Examples of erect

"an erect stature"
"erect flower stalks"
"for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"