Formulate
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ verb
verb ·Common ·Middle school level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression. transitive
"He failed to formulate his ideas more clearly."
- 2 elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses wordnet
- 3 put into words or an expression wordnet
- 4 come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort wordnet
- 5 prepare according to a formula wordnet
Example
More examples"We have to formulate a plan if we are to save her!"
Etymology
From formula + -ate.