reforms
verb · noun
Form of reform , third-person singular of reform.
Simple meaning
Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹəˈfɔɹmz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of reform
Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition
third-person singular of reform
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.
third-person singular of reform
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.
third-person singular of reform
To form again or in a new configuration.
noun
plural of reform
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
plural of reform
A political movement/party
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This meaning: Improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition
Used this way, reforms is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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