verb๐ShareTo form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts."to compound a medicine"compoundsubstancechemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite."The pharmacist compounded the medication by carefully mixing the different powders and liquids. "compoundchemistrysubstancematerialfooddrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else."Her headache was compounded by the loud construction noise outside her window. "processcompoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated."to compound a debt"businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.""Instead of going to court, the neighbors compounded their dispute over the fence line and agreed to share the cost of repairs." "businesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration."The student compounded with the teacher for a lower grade on the assignment after explaining the difficult circumstances at home that affected their ability to complete it. "businesslawfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo compose; to constitute."The committee was compounded of teachers, parents, and students. "compoundmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest."The money in her savings account compounded over many years, eventually growing to a significant amount. "businessfinanceeconomymathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo worsen a situation."Her headache, already bad, was compounded by the loud noise from the construction site. "situationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf a horse: to fail to maintain speed."The jockey knew his horse had compounded when it started lagging behind the others halfway through the race. "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
