American English
/ˈfɔɹ.mjəˌleɪt̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
To develop a plan, idea, or response carefully and express it clearly.
Practice out loudTo develop a plan, idea, or response carefully and express it clearly.
The team formulated a new plan.
She carefully formulated her response.
formulate a plan · formulate a policy · formulate a hypothesis · carefully formulate
formulate + a plan/policy/response
formulate + an idea/answer/explanation
To develop a product by choosing and combining its ingredients.
Scientists formulated a new medicine.
The company formulated a cream for sensitive skin.
formulate a drug · formulate a treatment · formulate a product
formulate + a drug/product/treatment
formulate + a cream/product + for + a purpose
In formulating, the final e is dropped: formulating, not formulateing.