English dictionary
reform
nounPronunciation
ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm
Audio pronunciation
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Definitions
noun
- a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
noun
- self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice
noun
- a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
verb
- change for the better
verb
- make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
verb
- improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition
verb
- break up the molecules of
verb
- produce by cracking
verb
- bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Example sentences
justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts
the family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform
the reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians
The lazy student promised to reform
the habitual cheater finally saw the light
reform a political system
reform the health system in this country
reform oil
reform gas
The Church reformed me
reform your conduct