reform
Meaning
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The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
Synonyms
rectify
enhance
call back to mind
furbish up
mend one’s ways
become better
complete change
turn over a new life
cause to repent
be cured of
repent and reform
change for the better
innovate
make better
modification
organic fertilizer
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.
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