♻️reform

verb
/rɪˈfɔːrm/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The government plans to reform the healthcare system.

Reform in the education system was a priority.

Reform strengthens governance systems.

Example Expressions

reform school

Synonyms

improve, amend, reorganize, change, transform, improvement, modification, amendment, revision, restructuring, transformation
Entry 1
improve, amend, reorganize, change, transform
Entry 2
improvement, modification
Entry 3
improvement, amendment, revision, modification, restructuring, transformation

Antonyms

corrupt, worsen, damage, decline, stagnation, deterioration, corruption, regression, decay
Entry 1
corrupt, worsen, damage
Entry 2
decline, stagnation
Entry 3
deterioration, corruption, regression, decline, stagnation, decay

Collocations

reform system, reform policy, reform movement, social reform

More Example Sentences

How many days will be needed for the political reform?

How many weeks will be needed for the educational reform?

I think reform of the United Nations is extremely urgent.

I believe structural reforms are essential for a long-term solution.

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