reform
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verb \ri-ˈfȯrm\Definition of REFORM
transitive verb
1
a : to put or change into an improved form or condition b : to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses
2
: to put an end to (an evil) by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action
3
: to induce or cause to abandon evil ways <reform a drunkard>
4
a : to subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking b : to produce (as gasoline or gas) by cracking
intransitive verb
: to become changed for the better
— re·form·abil·i·ty \-ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— re·form·able \-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl\ adjective
See Examples of REFORM
- The program is designed to reform prisoners.
- They want to reform campaign spending.
- The laws need to be reformed.
- The program is designed to help former gang members who are trying to reform.
Origin of REFORM
Middle English, from Anglo-French refurmer, from Latin reformare, from re- + formare to form, from forma form
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to REFORM
- Synonyms
- habilitate, reclaim, redeem, regenerate, rehabilitate
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Rhymes with REFORM
art form, aswarm, barnstorm, brainstorm, by-form, by storm, conform, deform, Delorme, dust storm, firestorm, free-form, hailstorm, ice storm, inform, L-form, landform, life-form, line storm, lukewarm, perform, planform, platform, preform, rainstorm, re-form, sandstorm, slip form, snowstorm, transform, triform, waveform, windstorm
2reform
nounDefinition of REFORM
1
: amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved
2
: a removal or correction of an abuse, a wrong, or errors
3
capitalized : reform judaism
Examples of REFORM
- A group of senators are calling for reform of the nation's health-care system.
- He has proposed a list of political reforms.
First Known Use of REFORM
1663
3reform
adjectiveDefinition of REFORM
: relating to or favoring reform
First Known Use of REFORM
1819
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