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REFORM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Reform.

How to pronounce reform:

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Reform - as a noun

A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

Example: "Justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvement20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices

Example: "The reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians"

Self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice

Example: "The family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"

Reform - as a verb

Make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices

Example: "Reform a political system"

Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaim11rectify15regenerate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Produce by cracking

Example: "Reform gas"

Break up the molecules of

Example: "Reform oil"

Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition

Example: "Reform the health system in this country"

Change for the better

Example: "The lazy student promised to reform"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
see the lightstraighten out

Example Sentences

"The government is trying to reform the education system."
"He decided to reform his unhealthy lifestyle."
"The company is planning to reform its outdated policies."
"She is determined to reform the criminal justice system."
"The organization aims to reform the healthcare system."
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Word Game Points

Is REFORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reform is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REFORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reform is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REFORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reform is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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