[verb] elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis" Synonyms:explicate, develop
[verb] come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" Synonyms:invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, forge
[verb] put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees" Synonyms:give voice, word, phrase, articulate
