reform

/ɹɪˈfɔːm/ · noun

Meaning

The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
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 return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits
To form again or in a new configuration.

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Related words

regenerate(English)straighten out(English)reformation(English)amendment(English)revamp(English)refurbishment(English)reshaping(English)reworking(English)judaism(English)governorate(English)synagogue(English)agenda(English)

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