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