Antonyms for erect

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : ih-rekt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈrɛkt

Definition of erect

Origin : late 14c., "upright, not bending," from Latin erectus "upright, elevated, lofty; eager, alert, aroused," past participle of erigere "raise or set up," from e- "up" + regere "to direct, keep straight, guide" (see regal).

adj straight up
verb build; establish

Example sentences :

It is contemplated to erect a monument, by subscription, to Mr. Fessenden's memory.
Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

She stood a little drooping and shaken, where for a moment she had been erect and tensed.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

There entered the erect, heavy figure of the man whom Mary had hated through the years.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The little squirrel had squeaked his gladness, and, tail erect, had darted into the grass.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He was erect, pale and handsome, and his words came without a quiver.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

She turned away from them, erect in her decision, and went up the path.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

Mr Dorrit could erect no—hum—suspicion of that kind on Mr Gowan's frankness.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

The Chief Butler, erect and calm, replied in these memorable words.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

She will erect a monument to him in her charming jardin Anglois.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I must go erect and only at the speed of some ordinary official errand.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Synonyms for erect

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