募る

つのる

to become stronger

N1 #6,499

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse
  2. godan verb, transitive to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

Its kanji

In sentences

寒さむさは募つのる一方いっぽうです。 The cold just grows stronger. #10637845

会社かいしゃは退職者たいしょくしゃを募つのった。 The company appealed for people to take voluntary resignation. #185239

橋はしの建設けんせつの入札にゅうさつが募つのられた。 Bids were solicited for the building of the bridge. #180131