Formulate

formulate
verb1elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis"[syn: explicate]2come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"[syn: invent]3put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"[syn: give voice]4prepare according to a formula