verb๐ShareTo form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts."to compound a medicine"elementcompoundsubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite."The pharmacist is compounding the medicine by carefully mixing the different chemicals together. "compoundsubstancechemistrysciencematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else."The chef was compounding the spices in the sauce to create a unique flavor. "compoundlanguagegrammarChat 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."The neighbors decided to try compounding their dispute about the noisy dog rather than going to court. "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, caught cheating, tried to compound with the teacher for a lesser punishment by promising to do extra work. "businessfinancelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo compose; to constitute."Several factors, including lack of sleep and stress, were compounding the student's anxiety. "compoundgrammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.""Saving money regularly and allowing the interest to accumulate is an effective way of compounding your initial investment." "businessfinanceeconomymathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo worsen a situation."The heavy rain was already causing flooding, and the blocked drain was compounding the problem. "situationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf a horse: to fail to maintain speed.""The chestnut mare was leading the race, but in the final stretch, she started compounding and fell behind." "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn accumulation of compound interest."the number of compoundings per year"businessfinancemathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
