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Meaning of the word formulate in English

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formulate

US /ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

create or devise methodically (a strategy or a proposal)

Example:
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The team needs to formulate a new strategy to win the game.
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She carefully formulated her response to the difficult question.
Synonym:
devisecontriveframedraw updraftpreparecomposeexpressarticulatestate
2.

prepare (a substance or product) by combining various ingredients

Example:
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The chemist worked to formulate a new, more effective cleaning solution.
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The company is trying to formulate a new type of plastic that is biodegradable.
Synonym:
preparemakecreatecompoundmix
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