Compound and Extend

Compound

Compound verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

Extend and compound are semantically related. in complicate topic. In some cases you can use "Extend" instead a verb "Compound".

Nearby Words: compounded, compounding

Extend

Extend verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire

Compound and extend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compound" instead a verb "Extend".

Common collocations

ability compound ability extend ability
amount compound amount extend amount
lives compound lives extend lives
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