formulate

verb

FAWR-myuu-layt/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/

Formsformulates, formulating, formulated

1 meaning of formulate

1
verbtransitive
To express an idea, plan, or proposal in a clear and definite form of words.
It took her several weeks to formulate a coherent response to the proposal.
The committee carefully formulated its recommendations before presenting them to the board.
Similararticulate, frame, express, draft, devise

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Origin

Formed from the word "formula" combined with the suffix "-ate."