🎯

formulate

verb
ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
to create or devise methodically; to express in a formula

Example Sentences

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

Scientists formulated a new theory about climate change.

Synonyms

develop, create, construct, devise, design
Entry 1
develop, create, construct
Entry 2
devise, create, develop, design

Antonyms

disorganize, confuse, neglect, destroy, dismantle, dissolve, abandon
Entry 1
disorganize, confuse, neglect
Entry 2
destroy, dismantle, dissolve, abandon

Collocations

formulate plan, formulate strategy, formulate theory, formulate policy

Related Vocabularies

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; to look at critically or searchingly.
to look like or be similar to something or someone
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
to set free, to make available, or to allow something to go out

Explore More