erigere

Definitions of erigere
  1. verb
    construct, build, or erect
    synonyms: alzare, costruire, drizzare, edificare, elevare, innalzare, rialzare
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    type of:
    costruire, fabbricare, fondare
    make by combining materials and parts
  2. verb
    create and charge with a task or function
    synonyms: allacciare, allarmare, avviare, collegare, edificare, fondare, impiantare, instaurare, istituire, mettere su, spaventare, stabilire, unire
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    types:
    ammassare, impaccare
    set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
    type of:
    denominare, designare, nominare
    set up or lay the groundwork for
  3. verb
    raise in rank or condition
    synonyms: elevare, innalzare
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    type of:
    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    invigorate or heighten
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    type of:
    emendare, migliorare, perfezionare, perfezionarsi
    to make better
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