reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /

VERB

correct, rectify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend improve rebuild rehabilitate remake renovate reorganize repair resolve restore revise revolutionize standardize transform

STRONG

ameliorate better convert correct cure emend mend rearrange reclaim reconstitute reconstruct redeem refashion regenerate remedy remodel renew rework uplift

WEAK

bring up to code change one's ways clean up clean up one's act go straight make amends make over shape up swear off turn over a new leaf

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy harm hurt injure ruin waver worsen

STRONG

abandon forfeit kill

WEAK

impair

Example Sentences

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Fixing our healthcare system won’t be easy, but PBM reform is a great place to start.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Sadhwani, the Pomona College professor, said she doubts that voters will view Bass as a reform candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The budget will also continue to “constrain non-defense spending and reform the Federal Government.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Sarwar added that he would reform the system so it is no longer "rigged" against hospitality to favour online giants.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s a little late in the game to try to reform him now. Humor the man.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls