reform

//rɪˈfɔːrm//
B2Frequency Level 6Formal
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Noun

reformSingular
reformsPlural
1

The action or process of making changes to something (especially an institution, law, or practice) in order to improve it.

The government announced major reforms to the education system.

Verb

reformPresent tense
reformedPast tense
reformedPast participle
reformingPresent participle
reformsThird-person singular
1

To make changes to something (especially an institution, law, or practice) in order to improve it.

The government plans to reform the education system.

2

To cause (a person) to abandon wrong or evil ways of life or conduct.

The program aims to reform young offenders and help them reintegrate into society.

Antonym