Alter and Reform

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Reform is a synonym for alter in change topic. In some cases you can use "Reform" instead a verb "Alter", when it comes to topics like modify.

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Reform

Reform verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.
Usage example: he had better reform his ways if he wants any of us to trust him

Alter is a synonym for reform. You can use "Alter" instead a verb "Reform".

Common collocations

life alter life reform life
people alter people reform people
order alter order reform order
body alter body reform body
Other words: control, time, universe, world, behavior, powers, bodies, laws.

Both words in one sentence

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