reform

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To change a system, law, or organization to make it better and fairer.

   The government promised to reform the tax system.

2. 2
   noun

   A change made to improve a system and remove problems or unfairness.

   The reforms we proposed were too radical for the politicians.

3. 3
   verb

   To change your behavior and become a better person.

   The lazy student promised to reform.

From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.

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