Reform

English Meaning

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 amend; to correct; as, to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals.

1. To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects; put into a better form or condition.
2. To abolish abuse or malpractice in: reform the government.
3. To put an end to (a wrong). See Synonyms at correct.
4. To cause (a person) to give up harmful or immoral practices; persuade to adopt a better way of life.
5. To change for the better.
6. A change for the better; an improvement.
7. Correction of evils, abuses, or errors.
8. Action to improve social or economic conditions without radical or revolutionary change.
9. Relating to or favoring reform: a reform candidate for mayor.
10. Of or relating to Reform Judaism.