formulate

verb

for·mu·late | \ ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt

formulated; formulating

Definition of formulate

transitive verb

1a : to reduce to or express in a formula formulate the area of a rectangle

b : to put into a systematized statement or expression formulate long-term goals

c : devise formulate a policy formulate a plan

2a : to develop a formula for the preparation of (something, such as a soap or plastic) a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures

b : to prepare according to a formula formulate the vaccine against malaria

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Examples of formulate in a Sentence

a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery

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That’s because these medications are formulated to bind to only some receptors for retinoic acid. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Can People With Sensitive Skin Be in the Retinol Club, Too?," 30 Apr. 2019 Just make sure to use a true floor or deck paint, which is formulated to stand up to the daily wear and tear of being walked on. — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, "How to Choose the Right Hardwood Floor Color," 11 Mar. 2019 And in the beauty world, many of the hottest skin-care ingredients (snail mucus, bee venom) sound like they’ve been formulated in a steaming cauldron instead a lab. — Harper's BAZAAR, "The Modern Woman Is Embracing Her Inner Witch," 12 Nov. 2018 Bubblewrap is formulated to go on lightly and absorb into skin quickly, without leaving any greasy residue. — Rebecca Dancer, Allure, "Glossier Just Launched Its First Eye Cream — But It's Not Just For Your Eyes," 29 Apr. 2019 These skin care essentials are formulated with proven ingredients, like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. — Teen Vogue, "The 13 Best Acne Products on Amazon," 23 Apr. 2019 The ingredients are formulated to relax and soothe sore muscles, joints, and pain, soften skin, and combat inflammation. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "A Heart-Shaped CBD Bath Bomb Is Exactly What You Need To Relax This Weekend," 1 Feb. 2019 The concealer is formulated to be one to two shades lighter than your natural color. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Rihanna’s Makeup Artist Taught Me Everything About Getting Her Glow," 25 Jan. 2019 Salt sprays are exactly that: a hair styling product formulated with salt. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Salt Sprays for All Hair Types," 8 Apr. 2019

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