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reform
[ ri-fawrm ]
noun
- the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.:
social reform; spelling reform.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- an instance of this.
- the amendment of conduct, belief, etc.
verb (used with object)
- to change to a better state, form, etc.; improve by alteration, substitution, abolition, etc.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- to cause (a person) to abandon wrong or evil ways of life or conduct.
- to put an end to (abuses, disorders, etc.).
- Chemistry. to subject to the process of reforming, as in refining petroleum.
verb (used without object)
- to abandon evil conduct or error:
The drunkard promised to reform.
adjective
- (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Reform Jews or Reform Judaism:
a Reform rabbi.
reform
/ ɪˈɔː /
verb
- tr to improve (an existing institution, law, practice, etc) by alteration or correction of abuses
- to give up or cause to give up a reprehensible habit or immoral way of life
- chem to change the molecular structure of (a hydrocarbon) to make it suitable for use as petrol by heat, pressure, and the action of catalysts
noun
- an improvement or change for the better, esp as a result of correction of legal or political abuses or malpractices
- a principle, campaign, or measure aimed at achieving such change
- improvement of morals or behaviour, esp by giving up some vice
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰ, adjective
- ˈڴǰپ, adjective
- ˈڴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ڴǰa· adjective
- ·ڴǰa·i·ٲ ·ڴǰa··ness noun
- ·ڴǰa·پ adjective
- ·ڴǰa·پ·ly adverb
- ·ڴǰa·پ·ness noun
- ·ڴǰiԲ· adverb
- t··ڴǰ adjective
- r·ڴǰ verb
- r·ڴǰ adjective
- r·ڴǰ adjective
- -·ڴǰ noun
- p··ڴǰ noun verb (used with object)
- un·ڴǰa· adjective
- un·ڴǰa·پ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of reform1
Example Sentences
They say their plan to reform business rates will mean lower taxes for High Street businesses such as hair salons when it comes into effect in 2026-27.
Secretary of State Hilary Benn said he has "listened carefully" to concerns over current structures for investigating Troubles killings and he remained committed to "fundamental reform".
But he did confirm that the government was looking to shake-up the energy market, which he said could involve "zonal pricing and reformed national pricing".
However, that could soon change under government reforms to planning policy, which are the subject of a public consultation.
However, the BDA says that falls short of what is required and is calling for further reform.
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