What does formulate mean?

to develop a plan, policy, or idea carefully to express an idea clearly and precisely

How is formulate pronounced?

UK /ˈfɔːmjəleɪt/, US /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/.

/ˈfɔːmjəleɪt/ · /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/

CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6285 in the learning path

制定；构想

v. to develop a plan, policy, or idea carefully

制定；构想

v. to express an idea clearly and precisely

明确表达

We need to formulate a plan before moving house.

搬家之前，我们需要制定一个计划。

Governments should formulate transport policies that reduce congestion while ensuring affordable access for all residents.

政府应制定交通政策，在缓解拥堵的同时确保所有居民都能负担出行费用。

比make正式，常搭配plan、policy、hypothesis。

What does formulate mean?: to develop a plan, policy, or idea carefully to express an idea clearly and precisely
How is formulate pronounced?: UK /ˈfɔːmjəleɪt/, US /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.