reerect

Put back up

To reerect is to erect again—to rebuild, raise, or set up something that was previously taken down or demolished: The town reerected the statue after the controversy died down.

The word applies to physical structures, monuments, or anything else that can be erected.

rebuilding

reconstruct

Build again from remains

reinstate · reconstitute · scaffolding · framework · foundation · blueprint · structure · construction · worksite · builder

lifting

hoist

Raise with tackle

upraise · uprear · lift up · prop up · right · reposition

revival

resurgence

Return after dormancy

rebirth · regeneration · reawakening · revivification · rekindling · reanimation · reinvigoration · rejuvenation · resumption · recommencement

restoration

refurbish

Restore worn items

revitalize · reclaim · salvage · monument · heritage · antique · artifacts · frescoes · tapestry · architectural

Opposites
construction status

reerectdemolish

Destroy completely

tear down · raze · knock down · dismantle · destroy

temporal sequence of construction

reerecterect

Vertical in position

build · construct · raise · put up · establish

Family

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