Formulate meaning

What does “formulate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“formulate” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses.

formulate

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
“Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”
Synonymsexplicate develop
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
“excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
Synonymsinvent contrive devise excogitate forge
put into words or an expression
“He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees”
Synonymsgive voice word phrase articulate
prepare according to a formula

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University