reform
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
Noun 1 meaning
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
“The elections need to undergo a serious reform.”
Verb 3 meanings
To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.
“to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal”
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
“It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.”
To form again or in a new configuration.
“This product contains reformed meat.”
Etymology
From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.
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REFORM at a glance
REFORM has 6 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + F 4 + O 1 + R 1 + M 3) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,793 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with reform
All rhymes- FORM9
- PLATFORM15
- PERFORM14
- STORM7
- UNIFORM12
- INFORM11
- TRANSFORM14
- NORM6
- WORM9
- DORM7
- CONFORM14
- THUNDERSTORM18
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- DEFORM12
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