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formulare

formulate

verb fohr-moo-LAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin formula, 'small form'

Also means

phrase

Usage Note

Formulare is a slightly formal verb used for putting thoughts into precise words: formulare una domanda (frame a question), formulare un'ipotesi (formulate a hypothesis). It is more deliberate than simply dire ('to say') and common in academic or legal register.

Examples

"Devo formulare una domanda chiara."

Natural Translation

I need to formulate a clear question.

Literal Translation

I-must to-formulate a question clear.

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