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FORMULATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Formulate.

Formulate - as a verb

Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

Example: "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
developexplicate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conjecturehypothecatehypothesisehypothesizespeculatesupposetheorisetheorize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Example: "Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrivedeviseexcogitateforgeinvent

Put into words or an expression

Example: "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulategive voicephraseword
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evinceexpressshow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare according to a formula

Example Sentences

"I need to formulate a plan before we start the project."
"She took a long time to formulate her response."
"The scientists are working to formulate a new vaccine."
"He struggled to formulate his thoughts into words."
"The committee will meet tomorrow to formulate a strategy."
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Word Game Points

Is FORMULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, formulate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORMULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FORMULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, formulate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORMULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FORMULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, formulate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORMULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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