reform

verb
UK: /rɪˈfɔːm/
US: /rɪˈfɔːrm/

  1. To improve something by making changes.

    1. They want to reform the city's school system soon.
    2. The new law aims to reform the social security program nationwide.

  2. To stop bad or immoral behavior and start behaving in a better way.

    1. He promised to reform and become a better person after that.
    2. The prison system aims to reform criminals through education and therapy.

Synonyms

improve reconstruction renovate amend reorganization correct better
reform noun

  1. An improvement or change, especially to a system or organization.

    1. The reform will make things better soon for sure.
    2. Economic reforms are necessary to stimulate growth and create jobs.

  2. The improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory.

    1. The need for judicial reform is evident to most citizens.
    2. Educational reform is vital for ensuring that students are well-prepared.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reform" in English means: To improve something by making changes., To stop bad or immoral behavior and start behaving in a better way..

The phonetic transcription of "reform" is /rɪˈfɔːm/ in British English and /rɪˈfɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reform": improve, reconstruction, renovate, amend, reorganization, correct, better.

Example usage of "reform": "They want to reform the city's school system soon.". More examples on the page.