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formulate
verb
1 formulate
Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses.
synonyms: develop, explicate.
Roget 590:
write,
pen;
copy,
engross;
write out,
write out fair;
transcribe;
scribble,
scrawl,
scrabble,
scratch;
interline;
stain paper;
write down
etc.
(record)
551;
sign
etc.
(attest)
467;
enface†.
compose,
indite,
draw up,
draft,
formulate;
dictate;
inscribe,
throw on paper,
dash off;
manifold.
take up the pen,
take pen in hand;
shed ink,
spill ink,
dip one's pen in ink.
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Roget 963:
legalize;
enact,
ordain;
decree
etc.
(order)
741;
pass a law,
enact a regulation;
legislate;
codify,
formulate;
regulate.
2 formulate
3 formulate
Put into words or an expression:
— He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees.
synonyms: articulate, give voice, phrase, word.
Dutch: formuleren, uitspreken, verbaliseren, vertolken, vervatten, verwoorden
4 formulate
Prepare according to a formula.
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