formulate C1 Topic:Actions & Processes US /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ See IPA manual Freq #31095 Meanings 1 verb To create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought. The team worked all weekend to formulate a new strategy. 2 verb To express an idea clearly and precisely in words. She struggled to formulate her question without sounding rude. 3 verb To prepare something according to a formula or recipe. The cream is specially formulated for sensitive skin. Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to create or develop a... devisedevelop 2 verb · to express an idea clearly... phrase Word family Forms formulatedformulatesformulating Etymology AI details From formula + -ate. Topics Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # formulate **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ **Frequency rank:** 31095 ## Meanings 1. To create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought. 2. To express an idea clearly and precisely in words. 3. To prepare something according to a formula or recipe. ## Examples - The team worked all weekend to formulate a new strategy. - She struggled to formulate her question without sounding rude. - The cream is specially formulated for sensitive skin. ## Etymology From formula + -ate. ## AI Etymology Formulate is from formula + -ate. In present-day use, it can mean to create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought, or to express an idea clearly and precisely in words. ## Topics - Actions & Processes - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown