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erected

/ɪˈɹɛktɪd/

Meanings
  • Transitive verb

    To build or construct something, especially a large or permanent structure.

  • Transitive verb

    To put or place something in a standing position, often implying an achievement or accomplishment.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪˈɹɛktɪd/



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Synonyms

build
Rhymes
Words rhyming with erected
created , fated , gated , stated
Variants
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erect , erectable , erected , erecting , erects , re-erect , re-erected , re-erecting , re-erects , reerect , reerected , reerecting , reerects
Etymology
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From the past participle of the Old French word 'eriger', meaning 'to set up, to erect'.


Trivia
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  1. The tallest 'erected' structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall.

  2. The term 'erection' is also used to describe the physical response of an penis when it becomes rigid, ready for sexual intercourse.


Related Concepts
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  1. Construction: The process of building or creating something, often involving the 'erection' of structures or buildings.

  2. Monument: A structure or building erected to commemorate a person or event, often permanent and imposing.


Culture
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In literature and art, the 'erected' often symbolizes power, authority, or achievement. For example, the 'erected' monument or statue commemorates a historical figure or event.

How to Memorize "erected"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of building or constructing something, such as a tower or a building. Imagine the steps involved and the materials used.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'erected' with the idea of achievement or accomplishment, such as building a house or completing a project.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Erected Everyday' to remember the meaning of 'erected' as 'to build or construct'. Use the mnemonic 'Erected Empowers' to remember the meaning of 'erected' as 'to put or place in a standing position, often implying an achievement or accomplishment'.


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