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riformare

to reform

verb ree-for-MAH-reh Rare
People & Society Politics

Origin: From Latin reformare (to form again), from re- + formare (to shape).

Also means

to reshape

Usage Note

Riformare means to change an institution, law, or system for the better: riformare il sistema fiscale (to reform the tax system). It is more formal than cambiare and implies a structured, systemic improvement. Takes avere as auxiliary. The noun riforma (reform) is of the same family.

Examples

"Il governo intende riformare il sistema sanitario."

Natural Translation

The government intends to reform the health system.

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