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How to pronounce reform
Say it like this: /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does reform mean?
nounThe change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
“The elections need to undergo a serious reform.”
verbTo 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 reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal”
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
“It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.”
To form again or in a new configuration.
“This product contains reformed meat.”
adjOf Reform Judaism, its tenets, or its adherents.
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