elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; Could you develop the ideas in your thesis

[ Syn: explicate , develop ]

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

[ Syn: invent , contrive , devise , excogitate , forge ]

put into words or an expression; He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees

[ Syn: give voice , word , phrase , articulate ]

prepare according to a formula