Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Reform.
How to pronounce reform:
US
Reform - as a noun
A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
Example: "Justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
improvementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
Example: "The reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians"
Self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice
Example: "The family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"
Reform - as a verb
Make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
Example: "Reform a political system"
Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Example: "The church reformed me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaimrectifyregenerateHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Produce by cracking
Example: "Reform gas"
Break up the molecules of
Example: "Reform oil"
Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition
Example: "Reform the health system in this country"
Change for the better
Example: "The lazy student promised to reform"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
see the lightstraighten outExample Sentences
"The government is trying to reform the education system."
"He decided to reform his unhealthy lifestyle."
"The company is planning to reform its outdated policies."
"She is determined to reform the criminal justice system."
"The organization aims to reform the healthcare system."
Word Game Points
Is REFORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reform is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is REFORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reform is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is REFORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reform is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
