formulate
gb/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/ us/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 4400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
1
Express an idea or plan clearly
To make a plan or idea and say it clearly.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to formulate [a plan/idea/proposal]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formulate' with 'format'; 'format' means arrange or style text, while 'formulate' means develop and express ideas or plans.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
devise (Often implies inventing or coming up with something new, sometimes less emphasis on verbal clarity.)
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draft (Usually refers to preparing an initial written version, not necessarily the full process of developing the idea.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
improvise (Means to act without preparation or careful planning, opposite of formulating.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
formulate a plan
|formulate a strategy
|formulate an idea
|formulate a proposal
|formulate a policy
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|planning
|business
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The team formulated a detailed strategy for the next quarter.
- She formulated her ideas before presenting them to the board.
- We need to formulate a clear policy on data privacy.
- The committee will formulate proposals for the new project.
- He took time to formulate his response carefully.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We formulated a plan for the trip.
- She formulated her answer before speaking.
- They formulated a new policy for the school.
- I formulated my ideas before writing.
- We formulated a strategy to win the game.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
technical
C1
action
2
Prepare something using a method
To make something, like medicine or food, by following a set method.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to formulate [a product/compound/mixture]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'formulate' here with 'mix'; 'mix' is less precise and doesn't imply a specific method or formula.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
manufacture (Focuses more on large-scale production rather than careful design of composition.)
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synthesize (Common in chemistry; emphasizes combining elements to create something new.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
destroy (To break down or ruin something rather than create it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
formulate a drug
|formulate a compound
|formulate a mixture
|formulate a product
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|manufacturing
|technology
|work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Scientists formulated a new vaccine after years of research.
- The company formulates its cleaning products with natural ingredients.
- Engineers are working to formulate a stronger adhesive.
- They formulated a paint that resists fading.
- The pharmacist formulated the ointment in the lab.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The scientist formulated a new drug.
- They formulated a strong glue.
- We formulated the cake mix in the kitchen.
- The chemist formulated the perfume.
- She formulated the medicine for children.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
formulate
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
US/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
for - mu - late (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: formulate
- 3rd Person Singular: formulates
- Present Participle: formulating
- Past: formulated
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
formulates
verb
formulating
verb
formulated
verb
Core family
formulation
noun C1
formula
noun B1
Related words
formulaic
adjective
Advanced or less common
formulator
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
formulate a plan
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ə plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Create and state a plan clearly
To think of and say how you will do something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need to formulate a plan before starting the project.
- She formulated a plan to increase sales.
formulate a strategy
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ə stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Create and state a strategy clearly
To decide and explain how you will reach a goal.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The coach formulated a strategy for the final game.
- Our company must formulate a strategy for entering the new market.
formulate an idea
1/fˈɔɹmjulˌeɪt ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
Create and state an idea clearly
To think of an idea and explain it clearly.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He struggled to formulate an idea that would impress the investors.
- I need time to formulate my ideas before speaking.