formulate

//ˈfɔːrmjʊleɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

formulateInfinitive
formulatePresent tense
formulatedPast tense
formulatedPast participle
formulatingPresent participle
formulatesThird-person singular
1

To create or devise methodically a strategy, plan, or proposal.

The team formulated a new marketing strategy.

2

To express an idea or thought in a clear and precise way.

She struggled to formulate her thoughts into words.

3

To prepare or produce something according to a specific formula or recipe.

The scientists formulated a new sunscreen that protects against UV rays.