reform
Translation
to reform, to improve, to amend
Examples
The government plans to reform the tax system.
The government plans to reform the tax system.
He promised to reform himself.
He promised to reform himself.
Grammar Patterns
to reform ((sth.)) to improve a system, law, etc. The government plans to reform the tax system.
to reform ((oneself)) to improve one's own behavior He promised to reform himself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: improve, amend, restructure; Antonyms: corrupt, worsen
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'formare' (to form). To 'form again' in a better way.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-forming' something, like clay, into a better shape.