Formulate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt/ for·mu·late

Meaning & Definition of Formulate

Formulate (verb)

  1. to reduce to or express in a formula
  2. to put into a systematized statement or expression
  3. devise

Formulate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to convey in appropriate or telling terms

    "the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery"

    similar: articulate, clothe, couch, express, phrase, put, say, state, word
    related: craft, frame, hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, paraphrase, rephrase, restate, reword, summarize, translate, communicate, disclose, speak, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, describe, render, write up

  2. to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

    "a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work"

    similar: cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, frame, prepare, put together
    related: fabricate, fashion, form, mold, sculpture, shape, couch, express, phrase, state, verbalize, word, author, indite, pen, write, conceive, concoct, devise, build, construct, make, assemble, compound, piece (together), redraft, reformulate, reframe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Formulate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Formulate:

articulate, clothe, couch, express, phrase, put, say, state, word, cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, frame, prepare, put together

Related Words for Formulate

hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, paraphrase, rephrase, restate, reword, summarize, translate, communicate, disclose, speak, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, describe, render, write up, fabricate, fashion, form, mold, sculpture, shape, author, indite

Word Forms of Formulate

Inflections: formulated, formulating

Derived words: formulator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Formulate

First known use: 1855

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Formulate

Words & Phrases Containing Formulate

preformulate

Frequently Asked Questions about Formulate

What does "Formulate" mean?

"Formulate" means to reduce to or express in a formula. As a verb, it is defined as: to reduce to or express in a formula. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Formulate"?

Other words for "Formulate" include articulate, clothe, couch, express, phrase, put, say and state. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Formulate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Formulate"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Formulate". Common alternatives include articulate, clothe, couch, express, phrase, put, say, state, word and cast.

How do you use "Formulate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Formulate" in a sentence: "the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery"; "a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work".

Is "Formulate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Formulate" is a verb.

Is "Formulate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Formulate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Formulate"?

"Formulate" is pronounced /ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as for·mu·late.

What is the origin of the word "Formulate"?

First known use: 1855.