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devise vs formulate

formulate vs devise

devise is a noun but formulate is not a noun.

devise and formulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devise Yes No Yes No
formulate No No Yes No
As verbs, devise and formulate are synonyms defined as:
  • devise and formulate: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Other synonyms of devise include contrive, excogitate, forge, invent.
devise (noun) formulate (noun)
(law) a gift of real property by will
a will disposing of real property
devise (verb) formulate (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort put into words or an expression
arrange by systematic planning and united effort elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
give by will, especially real property come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
prepare according to a formula
Difference between devise and formulate

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