If you formulate a thought, opinion, or idea, you express it or describe it using particular words. I was impressed by the way he could formulate his ideas. [VERB noun]
for•mu•late (ˈfɔr myəˌleɪt) v.t. -lat•ed, -lat•ing. 1. to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically; to formulate a theory. 2. to devise or develop, as a method or system. 3. to reduce to or express in a formula.
Definition of formulate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory. to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
for•mu•late (ˈfɔr myəˌleɪt) v.t. -lat•ed, -lat•ing. 1. to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically; to formulate a theory. 2. to devise or develop, as a method or system. 3. to reduce to or express in a formula.