Formulate
Formulate verb - To convey in appropriate or telling terms.
Usage example: the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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Synonyms for Formulate
Say is a synonym for formulate in express topic. In some cases you can use "Say" instead a verb "Formulate".
Say
Say verb - To express (a thought or emotion) in words.
Usage example: why don't you just say what's on your mind?
Nearby Word: saying
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- Like many other examples of the trope they love to formulate things they don't want to say as mistakably as possible.
Source: Literature / Tairen Soul - Consequently, Sagume speaks very little, covers her mouth with a hand at all times and has to carefully think through what she wants to say, how she should formulate it, as well as the possible risks and consequences of speaking, before she opens her mouth.
Source: Blessed With Suck / Video Games
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