reform
Definition
- n. a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
- n. a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
- n. self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice
- v. make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
Word forms
- Past participle
- reformed
- Present participle
- reforming
- Past tense
- reformed
- Third person singular
- reforms
Example sentences
n.
The government announced a new reform to improve the education system.
vt.
She plans to reform the company by introducing new policies.
vi.
After realizing his mistakes, he decided to reform and live a better life.