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formulate

for·mu·late

UK/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ US/ˈfɔrmjʌˌleɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

  • “Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”
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2.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

  • “excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
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3.

put into words or an expression

  • “He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees”
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Origin

From formula + -ate.

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