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formulate

[ fawr-myuh-leyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

formulated, formulating.

to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically:
He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
Synonyms: specify, define, compose, frame, articulate
to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
to reduce to or express in a formula.

formulate

/ ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt /

verb

to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula
to devise

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Derived Forms

ˈformuˌlator, noun

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Other Words From

for·mu·la·ble [fawr, -my, uh, -l, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
formu·lation noun
formu·lator noun
nonfor·mu·lation noun
pre·formu·late verb (used with object) preformulated preformulating
prefor·mu·lation noun
un·formu·lated adjective
well-formu·lated adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of formulate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; formul(a) + -ate ¹

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Example Sentences

Farming and labor groups say they are still formulating their strategies for pushing significant legislative changes.

From Los Angeles Times

The Democrats showed last week that presidential addresses to Congress are no place to formulate a resistance.

From Salon

Egypt says it has formulated its own comprehensive Gaza reconstruction plan - which will not involve Palestinians leaving their land.

From BBC

I can rewrite quickly; it’s harder when you’re formulating ideas for a new play.

From Los Angeles Times

While still being formulated, it is thought the proposal could involve a local administration of technocrats drawn from Palestinians in Gaza, without affiliating to factions including Hamas.

From BBC

Related Words

formulary ˌformuˈlation

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