formulate vs devise

devise vs formulate

formulate is not a noun while devise is a noun.

formulate and devise both are verbs.

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

As verbs, formulate and devise are synonyms defined as:

formulate and devise: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Other synonyms of formulate include contrive, excogitate, forge, invent.

formulate (noun)	devise (noun)
	(law) a gift of real property by will
	a will disposing of real property

formulate (verb)	devise (verb)
put into words or an expression	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses	arrange by systematic planning and united effort
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	give by will, especially real property
prepare according to a formula

Difference between formulate and devise

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