definition of
compound

[1] #1 compound v. [intensify, heighten, deepen] make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions". wn

[2] #2 compound n. a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts. wn

[3] #3 compound v. [combine] put or add together; "combine resources". wn

[4] #4 compound n. [chemical compound] (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight. wn

[5] #5 compound n. an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient). wn