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erguem

[ɛɾˈɡɛ̃]
verb
raise, lift, stand up (3rd person plural present subjunctive or imperative of 'erguer')
1. to lift or raise something upward
They raise their hands in the air.
Erguem as mãos no ar.
2. to stand up or rise from a sitting or lying position
Let them stand up from their seats.
Que erguem das cadeiras.
3. to construct or build
They build monuments to honor the heroes.
Erguem monumentos para honrar os heróis.
Synonyms
levantamalçamelevam
Antonyms
abaixambaixamdepõem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erguem
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
erguem
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

erguer a cabeça
erguer voo
erguer bandeira
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