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reform

noun/verb

rɪˈfɔːm

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

The action of reforming an institution or practice; improvement or amendment.

To make changes to improve something, usually a system, law, or practice.

Reform in the education system was a priority.

Reform strengthens governance systems.

The government plans to reform the healthcare system.

reform school

improvement, modification, amendment, revision, restructuring, transformation, improve, amend, reorganize, change, transform

Entry 1

improvement, modification

Entry 2

improvement, amendment, revision, modification, restructuring, transformation

Entry 3

improve, amend, reorganize, change, transform

decline, stagnation, deterioration, corruption, regression, decay, corrupt, worsen, damage

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decline, stagnation

Entry 2

deterioration, corruption, regression, decline, stagnation, decay

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corrupt, worsen, damage

reform system, reform policy, reform movement, social reform

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

to prepare food by heating it so it is ready to eat

To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a part...

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.