verb phrase · academic
formulate policies
UK/ˈfɔːmjʊleɪt ˈpɒlɪsiz/US/ˈfɔːrmjəˌleɪt ˈpɑːləsiz/FOR·mu·late POL·i·cies
To design or create policies carefully, usually by experts or government bodies.
Examples
“The ministry will formulate policies to support start-ups next year.”
“Experts were invited to help formulate policies on urban development.”
“Effective public consultations help policymakers formulate better policies.”
Band 8 sentence
“To tackle systemic inequality, governments must consult widely and formulate policies that address root causes rather than symptoms.”
Collocations
- formulate effective policies
- formulate public policies
Word family
Common mistakes
make policies→formulate policies
formulate policy→formulate policies
Say it for a higher band
5make policies→6develop policies→7+formulate policies
Synonyms
develop policies
make policies
Easily confused
develop policies
“The council needs to develop policies that address long-term housing issues.”
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