formulate
(verb)
verb
1. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
Similar word(s): develop, explicate
Definition categories: communication, conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize
2. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Similar word(s): contrive, devise, excogitate, forge, invent
Definition categories: creation
3. put into words or an expression
- He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
Similar word(s): articulate, phrase, word
Definition categories: communication, evince, express, show
4. prepare according to a formula
Definition categories: creation