Pronunciation

/rɪˈfɔːrm/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act of changing or improving something, especially by making it better or more suitable. 2. A law, policy, or system that introduces such changes. 3. [U.S.] A political movement advocating for social, political, or economic change.
• Verb: To change or improve something, often by making it more efficient or fair.

Phrases

• “Reform legislation” refers to proposed laws aiming to bring about reforms.
• “Social reform” denotes efforts to improve society’s structures or attitudes.
• “Educational reform” is the process of altering or enhancing education systems.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The government introduced a series of reforms to streamline the tax system.”
• Verb: “The organization decided to re-form its board to bring in fresh perspectives.”
• “Many people support environmental reform to combat climate change.”

Synonyms

• Revamp
• Overhaul
• Transform
• Adapt
• Improve
• Modernize

Antonyms

• Maintain
• Resist
• Oppose
• Preserve (in the context of not changing something)