formulate vs suppose

formulate and suppose both are verbs.

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

As verbs, suppose is a hypernym of formulate; that is, suppose is a word with a broader meaning than formulate:

Other hypernyms of formulate include conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, theorise, theorize.

formulate (verb)	suppose (verb)
put into words or an expression	expect, believe, or suppose
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses	to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
prepare according to a formula	take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
	express a supposition