# formulate

Pronunciation: say "FAWR-myuu-layt" /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/

## Verb

1. To express an idea, plan, or proposal in a clear and definite form of words.
   - Simple: To put an idea or plan into clear, exact 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._

## Origin

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

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