Intransitive verb

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse

Transitive verb

to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

recruitment; invitation; selection; advertisement; taking applications

raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; subscription; solicitation

flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)

application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment

to argue vehemently

public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment

public offering (of securities)

fundraising; collection of contributions

Colloquial; Transitive verb

donating; donation; contribution

private offering (of securities); private placement

applicant

application information; application guidelines; application handbook

enlistment; recruitment