reformulate
reformulate · reformulates · reformulated · reformulating
To formulate again or differentlyTo formulate again or differently.
US/ɹifˈɔɹmjəlˌeɪt/
» She reformulates what the guest says.
Meaning
1 sensesTo formulate again or differently.
Some soft drinks have been reformulated to include less sugar.
formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
Examples
4 sentencesShe reformulates what the guest says.
He reformulates what the guest says.
The interpreter reformulates what has been said.
The conductor reformulates what the interpreter said.
Translations
4 languagesForms
reformulates, reformulating, reformulated, reformulated| Base form | reformulate · to reformulate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | reformulates |
| Present participle | reformulating |
| Past simple | reformulated |
| Past participle | reformulated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis:redevelop
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle