compound

/kəmˈpaʊnd/ verbe C2

En français : composer

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else. (transitive) · to compound a medicine
To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated. (transitive) · to compound a debt
To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement. (transitive)
To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise. (intransitive) · to compound with someone / for something
To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest. (intransitive)
To worsen a situation. (transitive)
Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed. (intransitive)

He/she/it compounds · Prétérit compounded · Participe passé compounded · Forme en -ing compounding

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Formes du verbe

Forme de base: compound
He/she/it: compounds
Prétérit: compounded
Participe passé: compounded
Forme en -ing: compounding

Dans la bibliothèque

But if you hand it over—well, I'll compound a felony.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 40 · B2

Here are some lozenges which I have made up on purpose; they are compounded doubly strong.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 537 · C1

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