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formulate

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about formulate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses.
    Could you develop the ideas in your thesis
  2. Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
    excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
  3. Put into words or an expression.
    He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees