elevate vs erect

elevate is not an adjective while erect is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
elevate	No	No	Yes	No
erect	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, erect is a hyponym of elevate; that is, erect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elevate:

elevate (adjective)	erect (adjective)
	upright in position or posture
	of sexual organs; stiff and rigid

elevate (verb)	erect (verb)
raise in rank or condition	construct, build, or erect
raise from a lower to a higher position	cause to rise up
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position