What is the meaning of formulate?

Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses.
- usage: "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"
- synonyms: explicate, develop
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
- usage: "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- synonyms: invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, forge
Put into words or an expression.
- usage: "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
- synonyms: give voice, word, phrase, articulate
Prepare according to a formula. .

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