Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of compound
"The laboratory analyzed several chemical compounds to identify their molecular structures."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of compound
"The verb compounds when two or more elements combine to create a new substance."
In plain English: To compound something means to make it worse by adding more problems on top of what already exists.
"The chef compounds flavors by adding herbs, spices, and broths to the dish."