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formulate

/ˈfɔːrmjuleɪt/
for · mu · late ˈfɔːr · mju · leɪt
English Definition
v. create or invent systematically
中文释义
规划,制定
Significado en Español
formular
한국어 뜻
계획하다, 수립하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lập kế hoạch, xây dựng
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Example Sentence

Scientists formulate hypotheses.

科学家制定假设。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
form (form) + ulate (verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the best synonym for “formulate” as used in the sentence: The scientist needed to formulate a new hypothesis based on the experimental data?

  1. A Create
  2. B Compute
  3. C Dismiss
  4. D Ignore
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A — Create. “formulate” means v. create or invent systematically

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scientists worked together to ______ a bold new theory.

  1. A destroy
  2. B formulate
  3. C ignore
  4. D abandon
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B — formulate. “formulate” means v. create or invent systematically

Common questions about “formulate”

What does “formulate” mean?

formulate — v. create or invent systematically. In Chinese: 规划,制定.

How do you pronounce “formulate”?

formulate is pronounced /ˈfɔːrmjuleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · mu · late.

How do you use “formulate” in a sentence?

Scientists formulate hypotheses. (科学家制定假设。)

What are synonyms for “formulate”?

devise, plan — all close in meaning to formulate (v. create or invent systematically).

Is “formulate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. formulate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “formulate”?

form (form) + ulate (verb).

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