formulate

verb

prepare according to a formula

put into words or an expression

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

Roots

formaform- · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for formulate

devisev formularizev developv inventv articulateadj concoctv forgev establishv composev constructv

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