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Formulate

/fˈɔrmjəˌleɪt/
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(verb) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

We have to formulate a plan if we are to save her!
Readers formulate expectations as to what might be happening at subsequent stages of texts.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It took the committee several months to ____ a comprehensive plan for city redevelopment.

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