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