formulate

Meanings

• elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
• put into words or an expression
  • "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
• prepare according to a formula

Synonyms

articulate, contrive, develop, devise, excogitate, explicate, forge, give voice, invent, phrase, word