English Dictionary
Definition of “formulate”
formulate (ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt
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Alternative Forms
ˈformuˌlator noun
Synonyms
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devise,
plan,
develop,
prepare,
work out,
invent,
evolve,
coin,
forge,
draw up,
originate,
map out,
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express,
detail,
frame,
define,
specify,
articulate,
set down,
codify,
put into words,
systematize,
particularize,
give form to
Usage examples
I'd used the few minutes ' time I had to think before Alice had arrived to formulate a plan.
Stuart Harrison, BETTER THAN THIS (2002)And the ncw plans to formulate a code of conduct for offices and ask the Government to make it mandatory.
India Today (1996)TURF THE connections of Our Egyptian Raine held a council of war yesterday to formulate bold Cox Plate riding tactics.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)That's how I formulate new steps - by hanging onto the barre.
Glasgow Herald (2001)But before she was able to formulate the words, Elizabeth went on.
Anne Bennett, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)
