compound
adjective
composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
have compounded
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present perfectof compound.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia and in Russia, which recently extended its ban on diesel exports to protect its own supply, have compounded the problem.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
It was just one of the missteps that have compounded poor results, leaving fans feeling misunderstood and ignored.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Several videos have compounded the confusion, including one made public Thursday that appeared to show a security dog identifying the suspect, only to have the dog’s handler ignore the warning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Recent heavy rains have compounded Gazans' woes despite the fragile ceasefire, flooding the tents which now house most of the displaced population.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
He added, that he thought himself in such danger, that he would gladly have compounded for banishment.
From The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. by James Boswell
