English dictionary
reform
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
ExamplesJustice was for sale before the reform of the law courts.
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a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
ExamplesThe reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians.
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self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice
ExamplesThe family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform.
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Amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved; reformation; as, <i>reform</i> of elections; <i>reform</i> of government.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
ExamplesReform a political system.
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bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
ExamplesThe Church reformed me.
Reform your conduct.
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produce by cracking
ExamplesReform gas.
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break up the molecules of
ExamplesReform oil.
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improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition
ExamplesReform the health system in this country.
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change for the better
ExamplesThe lazy student promised to reform.
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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 worse to better; to amend; to correct; as, to <i>reform</i> a profligate man; to <i>reform</i> corrupt manners or morals.
Source: webster1913
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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 <i>reform</i>.
Source: webster1913
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To give a new form to; to form anew; to take form again, or to take a new form; as, to <i>re- form</i> the line after a charge.
Source: webster1913