reform

reform: [[t]rɪfɔ͟ː(r)m[/t]]
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reforms, reforming, reformed

1) N-VAR Reform consists of changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution. A reform is an instance of such a change or improvement.

The party embarked on a programme of economic reform...

He has urged reform of the welfare system...

The Socialists introduced fairly radical reforms.

2) VERB If someone reforms something such as a law, social system, or institution, they change or improve it.

[V n] ...his plans to reform the country's economy...

[V-ed] The reformed Communist Party is still a force to be reckoned with.

3) V-ERG When someone reforms or when something reforms them, they stop doing things that society does not approve of, such as breaking the law or drinking too much alcohol.

When his court case was coming up, James promised to reform...

[V n] We will try to reform him within the community.

Derived words:

reformed ADJ usu ADJ n
...a reformed alcoholic.

4) → See also re-form

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Synonyms:

Correct, amend, mend, emend, ameliorate, meliorate, better, improve, rectify, repair, restore, reclaim / Remodel, form anew, Amend, become better, Reformation, amendment, rectification, correction

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Reform — Reform … Deutsch Wörterbuch
reform — re·form /ri fȯrm/ vt 1: to put (a writing) into a corrected form that more accurately reflects the agreement of the parties allows a writing signed by mistake to be reform ed W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. compare ratify 2: to induce or c … Law dictionary
Reform — (lat. für re zurück; formatio: Gestaltung, Wiederherstellung) bezeichnet in der Politik eine größere, planvolle und gewaltlose Umgestaltung bestehender Verhältnisse und Systeme. Das Wort erscheint schon in den Paulus Briefen der Bibel, später… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Reform — Re*form , n. [F. r[ e]forme.] Amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved; reformation; as, reform of elections; reform of government. [1913 Webster] {Civil service reform}. See under {Civil}. {Reform acts} (Eng. Politics), acts … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reform — Re*form (r?*f?rm ), v. t. [F. r[ e]former, L. reformare; pref. re re + formare to form, from forma form. See {Form}.] To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reform — Reform, AL U.S. city in Alabama Population (2000): 1978 Housing Units (2000): 925 Land area (2000): 8.042385 sq. miles (20.829681 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.028421 sq. miles (0.073611 sq. km) Total area (2000): 8.070806 sq. miles (20.903292 sq … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Reform, AL — U.S. city in Alabama Population (2000): 1978 Housing Units (2000): 925 Land area (2000): 8.042385 sq. miles (20.829681 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.028421 sq. miles (0.073611 sq. km) Total area (2000): 8.070806 sq. miles (20.903292 sq. km) FIPS… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Reform — Re*form , v. i. To return to a good state; to amend or correct one s own character or habits; as, a man of settled habits of vice will seldom reform. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reform. — reform. = reformiert. * * * reform. = reformiert … Universal-Lexikon
reform — vb *correct, rectify, emend, amend, remedy, redress, revise Analogous words: *mend, repair, rebuild: better, *improve, help, ameliorate reform n *reformation … New Dictionary of Synonyms
reform — The verb reform (with the stress on the second syllable) means ‘to improve by removing faults’. Re form (with hyphen) means ‘to form again’ … Modern English usage

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