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Wordabulary

formulate

Pronunciation
Verb B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

To create or develop a plan, idea, or statement carefully.

"The team spent weeks formulating a new marketing strategy."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

devise develop

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To create or develop a plan, idea, or statement carefully.

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