COMPOUNDING

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

Example: "To compound a medicine"

To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.

Example: "To compound a debt"

To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.

To 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.

To compose; to constitute.

To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.

To worsen a situation.

Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.