Synonyms for re-form


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ree-fawrm
Phonetic Transcription : riˈfɔrm

Top 10 synonyms for re-form Other synonyms for the word re-form

Définition of re-form

Origin :
  • "form again," mid-14c., from re- + form (v.). Related: Re-formed; re-forming; re-formation.
  • As in reformation : noun the act of reforming
  • As in amelioration : noun improvement
  • As in amendment : noun correction, improvement
  • As in improve : verb make or become better
  • As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
  • As in modify : verb alter, change
  • As in rally : verb reorganize, unite
  • As in reconstruct : verb reorganize, build up
  • As in rectify : verb correct a situation; make something right
  • As in redress : verb change, rectify
  • As in reform : verb correct, rectify
  • As in rehabilitate : verb renovate, adjust
  • As in remedy : verb fix, cure
  • As in renovate : verb fix up, modernize
  • As in repair : verb fix, restore
  • As in repeat : verb duplicate, do again
  • As in repent : verb ask forgiveness
  • As in better : verb improve performance; outdo
  • As in revolutionize : verb transform
  • As in reclaim : verb restore
  • As in change : verb make or become different
  • As in restate : verb repeat
  • As in convert : verb change belief, especially regarding religion
  • As in correct : verb fix, adjust
  • As in alter : verb change
  • As in amend : verb improve, correct
Example sentences :
  • "I intended to re-form them beyond the village, your excellency," answered the general.
  • Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy
  • But the Nemedians were smashed, broken, unable to re-form or make a stand.
  • Extract from : « The Hour of the Dragon » by Robert E. Howard
  • Forthwith the battalions began to re-form, and in every company the roll was called.
  • Extract from : « The River War » by Winston S. Churchill
  • The Dervish line, broken by the charge, began to re-form at once.
  • Extract from : « The River War » by Winston S. Churchill
  • It will be the work of the future to arrange, and if necessary to re-form, these various groups.
  • Extract from : « The Criminal » by Havelock Ellis
  • They stopped for a minute to re-form, for nearly half the squad was down.
  • Extract from : « Brave Deeds of Union Soldiers » by Samuel Scoville
  • There, as by one impulse, they rallied and proceeded to re-form their lines.
  • Extract from : « In The Ranks » by R. E. McBride
  • The enemy were thrown into confusion and retired to re-form.
  • Extract from : « The Red Book of Heroes » by Leonora Blanche Lang
  • The mob, driven from the steps, was trying to re-form and renew the attack.
  • Extract from : « Ullr Uprising » by Henry Beam Piper
  • Custer, evidently, thought that Reno had simply withdrawn to re-form his troop, and that any moment Reno would ride to his rescue.
  • Extract from : « The Mintage » by Elbert Hubbard

Antonyms for re-form

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019