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Definitions

reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /
VERB
correct, rectify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend improve rebuild rehabilitate remake renovate reorganize repair resolve restore revise revolutionize standardize transform
STRONG
ameliorate better convert correct cure emend mend rearrange reclaim reconstitute reconstruct redeem refashion regenerate remedy remodel renew rework uplift
WEAK
bring up to code change one's ways clean up clean up one's act go straight make amends make over shape up swear off turn over a new leaf
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy harm hurt injure ruin waver worsen
STRONG
abandon forfeit kill
WEAK
impair

Example Sentences

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Recognize that we’ve created a healthcare system monster that needs reform by removing layers of expensive administrative costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Sadhwani, the Pomona College professor, said she doubts that voters will view Bass as a reform candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The budget will also continue to “constrain non-defense spending and reform the Federal Government.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Sarwar added that he would reform the system so it is no longer "rigged" against hospitality to favour online giants.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In addition to suffrage, Victoria Woodhull's political platform called for labor reform, nationalizing railroads, prison reform, and rewriting the tax code.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.