Synonyms of formulate

formulate

verb

ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 

1

as in to express

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• express
• say
• articulate
• put
• phrase
• word
• describe
• state
• clothe
• translate
• couch
• summarize
• imply
• suggest
• restate
• speak
• craft
• disclose
• tell
• communicate
• paraphrase
• hint
• verbalize
• render
• rephrase
• utter
• insinuate
• reword
• frame
• intimate
• vocalize
• talk
• write up

2

as in to prepare

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepare
• compose
• draft
• write
• craft
• cast
• draw up
• frame
• put together
• make
• devise
• construct
• build
• form
• fabricate
• shape
• express
• word
• phrase
• assemble
• conceive
• sculpture
• pen
• verbalize
• concoct
• state
• mold
• author
• fashion
• couch
• reformulate
• indite
• compound
• reframe
• piece (together)
• redraft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formulate

Beneficiaries of this trend tend to be later-stage companies with strong revenues, scale, and a firm handle on customer needs, rather than seed and series A startups that are still formulating their strategy, investors told Semafor. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

LipLift is powered by the brand’s proprietary Hyaluron Peptide-6 BioFill, a topical volumizing technology formulated with six advanced biomimetic peptides, hyaluronic acid oil, poly-hyaluronic acid filling spheres and bioidentical skin lipids. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Enzyme cleaners are formulated to tackle certain biological (organic) messes (think everything from blood to the accident your pup had on the carpet) by breaking down the compounds that make these stains and odors difficult to remove. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

The lightweight formula is extremely hydrating, formulated with hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and niacinamide to improve the skin’s appearance. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026