Synonyms for re-form
Most common
restore amend reclaim regenerate change see the light re-organize reconstitute
All synonyms
Verb
1. Reclaim — to put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to…
reclaim, restore, regenerate, rectify, improve, amend, mend, repair, better, renew, correct, straighten out, rehabilitate, revamp, ameliorate, emend, meliorate rare
Other
reconstitute, re-organize, reorganise UK, change, convert, see the light, revolutionize, revolutionise UK, remodel
Definitions
- v. 1
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 reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal
Related words
- Other spellings
- reform
Forms
- Past participle
- re-formed
e.g. re-formed → reclaimed, restored, regenerated, rectified…
Example sentences
- restore Sami was determined to restore his sister's honor.
- amend The Diet is likely to amend this unpopular law.
- reclaim Algeria needs to reclaim a central role in Africa.
- regenerate Heathers can regenerate well if they're lightly trimmed.
- change You should change your job if the occasion arises.
By length
- 4 letters
- mend1
- 5 letters
- renew2, amend2, emend
- 6 letters
- better2, change1, repair2, revamp2
- 7 letters
- improve2, correct2, restore2, convert2, reclaim2, rectify3, remodel3
- 9 letters
- meliorate
- 10 letters
- regenerate4, ameliorate4, reorganise
- 12 letters
- rehabilitate5, reconstitute4
- 13 letters
- revolutionize5, revolutionise
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (renew2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- réformer
- Italiano
- migliorare
- Español
- reformar
- Català
- reformar