formulate meaning and definition

FORMULATE verb

Definition of formulate (verb)

1. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
   • "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"
   • synonyms: develop, explicate
2. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
   • "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
   • synonyms: contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, invent
3. put into words or an expression
   • "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
   • synonyms: articulate, give voice, phrase, word
4. prepare according to a formula