To become something different
To make changes in something in order to improve it
“She set out to reform the economy, which she did with great success.”
To relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior
“Convicted criminals must be given proper incentives to reform.”
To correct or amend a mistake or undesirable situation
To revamp something to make it look new again
To change another's belief, especially regarding religion
To improve in state, especially from a previously bad condition
To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin
To say or express in other words
To deprive an established church, military squadron, operations base, etc of its official status
To repeat something that has already been said
Plural for the action or process of reforming or making changes to something
“Do you believe that constitutional reform is needed to rectify the situation?”
Plural for a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
Plural for punishment, especially that of criminals in prison intended to rectify their behaviour
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