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formulateto create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/

Korean meaning: 공식화하다, 개발하다, 작성하다

Korean pronunciation: 포-뮬-레이트 (강세: 포)

Example Sentences

  • The chef spent months trying to formulate the perfect ramen recipe, but kept adding too much love.
  • The government needs to formulate new policies to address climate change.
  • Students must learn to formulate clear thesis statements for their essays.

formulate

VERB

//ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt//

to create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas

formulate concept
💡 Concept

Scientists developing a new experimental method

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formulate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Calculate to formulate, then stimulate to innovate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːmjʊleɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootformul
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'formulatus', the past participle of 'formulare', derived from 'formula' meaning 'a small form' or 'rule'. Formula itself comes from Latin 'forma' meaning 'form' or 'shape', with the diminutive suffix '-ula'.

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🎵Rhyme

regulatecalculatestimulate
regulate
calculate
stimulate

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef spent months trying to formulate the perfect ramen recipe, but kept adding too much love.

The government needs to formulate new policies to address climate change.

Students must learn to formulate clear thesis statements for their essays.

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to formulate elaborate plans to knock things off my desk at 3 AM.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

developdevisecreateestablishdesign

Antonyms

destroydismantleabandon

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