formulate

verb

FAWR-myuu-layt/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/

Formsformulates, formulating, formulated

1 meaning of formulate

1
verbtransitive
To put an idea or plan into clear, exact words.
Like turning a pile of messy ideas into clear sentences that anyone can follow.
She tried to formulate a simple answer to the hard question.
The team formulated a plan to finish the project on time.
Similararticulate, frame, express, draft, devise

Use it in a sentence

Write your own sentence with formulate, and AI will tell you whether it fits and which meaning you used.

Origin

This word comes from "formula" plus the ending "-ate."