formula vs formulate

formula is a noun but formulate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
formula	Yes	No	No	No
formulate	No	No	Yes	No

formula (noun)	formulate (noun)
something regarded as a normative example
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle
directions for making something
a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
a liquid food for infants

formula (verb)	formulate (verb)
	put into words or an expression
	elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
	prepare according to a formula