to compound a new plan from parts of several former plans.

to make or form by combining parts, elements, etc.; construct: to compound a new plan from parts of several former plans.

to make or form by combining parts, elements, etc.; construct: to compound a new plan from parts of several former plans.

to compound drugs to form a new medicine.

to put together into a whole; combine: to compound drugs to form a new medicine.

to put together into a whole; combine: to compound drugs to form a new medicine.

to make up or constitute: all the organs and members that compound a human body.

to settle or adjust by agreement, especially for a reduced amount, as a debt.

Law . to agree, for a consideration, not to prosecute or punish a wrongdoer for: to compound a crime or felony.

to pay (interest) on the accrued interest as well as the principal: My bank compounds interest quarterly.

to increase or add to: The misery of his loneliness was now compounded by his poverty.