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- pronunciation:
- rih
form
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the changing of wrong or bad conditions to make them better.
The corrupt city government is in need of reform.- synonyms:
- improvement
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reforms, reforming, reformed |
| definition 1: |
to make better; improve.
The group worked to reform laws that were unfair to women.- synonyms:
- improve
- similar words:
- amend, change, enhance
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| definition 2: |
to give up bad behavior.
He used to be a thief, but he has reformed.- similar words:
- change, clean up one's act, improve
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| related words: |
improve, mend |
| derivations: |
reformable (adj.), reformative (adj.) |
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