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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