formulate

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