The difference between Amend and Reform
When used as verbs, amend means to make better, whereas reform means to put into a new and improved form or condition.
Reform is also noun with the meaning: the change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it.
check bellow for the other definitions of Amend and Reform
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Amend as a verb (transitive):
To make better.
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Amend as a verb (intransitive):
To become better.
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Amend as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To heal (someone sick); to cure (a disease etc.).
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Amend as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To be healed, to be cured, to recover (from an illness).
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Amend as a verb (transitive):
To make a formal alteration (in legislation, a report, etc.) by adding, deleting, or rephrasing.
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Reform as a noun:
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it
Examples:
"The elections need to undergo a serious reform."
"A major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory."
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Reform as a verb (transitive):
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
Examples:
"to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal"
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Reform as a verb (intransitive):
To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits
Examples:
"It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform."
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Reform as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To form again or in a new configuration.
Examples:
"This product contains reformed meat."
"The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack."
"The pop group reformed for one final tour."