This is the 11287th most frequent Spanish word.
erige
"Erige" means "erects" or "builds" (third-person singular form of "erigir").
Here, 'erige' is used to describe the action of constructing or raising a structure.
El arquitecto erige un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
The architect erects a new building in the city center.
'Erige' in this sentence refers to the establishment of monuments as forms of commemoration.
La comunidad erige monumentos para honrar a sus héroes.
The community erects monuments to honor their heroes.
In this sentence, 'erige' metaphorically signifies elevating or endorsing an abstract idea.