reform
/rɪˈfɔːrm/
re · form
rɪ · ˈfɔːrm
English Definition
v./n. make changes for improvement
Significado en Español
reforma, reformar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cải cách, cải thiện
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Example Sentence
They want to reform the system.
他们想改革体制。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+form(create)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “reform”:
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A
revise
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B
dismantle
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C
neglect
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D
contain
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A — revise.
“reform” means v./n. make changes for improvement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new mayor promised to ______ the city's crowded and outdated schools.
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reform
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B
worsen
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C
neglect
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D
abandon
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A — reform.
“reform” means v./n. make changes for improvement
Common questions about “reform”
What does “reform” mean?
reform — v./n. make changes for improvement. In Chinese: 改革，改良.
How do you pronounce “reform”?
reform is pronounced /rɪˈfɔːrm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · form.
How do you use “reform” in a sentence?
They want to reform the system. (他们想改革体制。)
What are synonyms for “reform”?
improve, change — all close in meaning to reform (v./n. make changes for improvement).
Is “reform” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. reform appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reform”?
re(again)+form(create)
