No. 11,287 in Spanish
erige
"Erige" means "erects" or "builds" (third-person singular form of "erigir").
In a sentence
El arquitecto erige un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
The architect erects a new building in the city center.
Here, 'erige' is used to describe the action of constructing or raising a structure.
La comunidad erige monumentos para honrar a sus héroes.
The community erects monuments to honor their heroes.
'Erige' in this sentence refers to the establishment of monuments as forms of commemoration.
En su discurso, el escritor erige la idea de la igualdad como fundamental para el progreso.
In his speech, the writer elevates the idea of equality as fundamental for progress.
In this sentence, 'erige' metaphorically signifies elevating or endorsing an abstract idea.
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