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to formulate
01
to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details
Transitive: to formulate sth
Examples
The scientist spent months formulating a precise hypothesis for the experiment.
02
to express or simplify something in the form of a formula or equation
Transitive: to formulate sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
formulate
3rd person singular
formulates
Present participle
formulating
Past simple
formulated
Past participle
formulated
Examples
He formulated the mathematical problem into a simple equation for the students.
03
to express or state an idea clearly and systematically
Transitive: to formulate an idea or argument
Examples
She formulated her argument in a clear and concise manner.
04
to prepare or create something by following a specific formula or set of instructions
Transitive: to formulate a substance
Examples
He formulated the medicine by carefully mixing the ingredients in the right proportions.
Lexical Tree
formulated
formulation
reformulate
formulate
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