1.(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
2.a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
3.an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
4.of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes
5.consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts;
soap is a compound substance
6.composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony;
coral is a colonial organism
1.make more intense, stronger, or more marked;
The efforts were intensified, Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her
2.put or add together;
combine resources
3.calculate principal and interest
4.create by mixing or combining
5.combine so as to form a whole; mix;
compound the ingredients