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erguer

[ɛɾˈɡweɾ]
verb
to raise, to lift, to erect
1. to lift or move something upward
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Ele ergueu a mão para fazer uma pergunta.
2. to construct or build a structure
They erected a new building downtown.
Eles ergueram um novo edifício no centro.
3. to stand up or rise from a seated or lying position
She got up from the chair.
Ela se ergueu da cadeira.
4. to increase in height or elevation
The mountain rises above the clouds.
A montanha se ergue acima das nuvens.
Synonyms
levantaralçarelevarconstruiredificar
Antonyms
abaixarbaixarderrubardemolir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erguer
common usage in all contexts
Portugal
erguer
common usage, may also use 'levantar' more frequently in colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

erguer a voz - to raise one's voice
erguer-se contra - to stand up against, to rebel against
erguer um monumento - to erect a monument
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