vie

[vahy]

verb (used without object)

vied, vying 

1. to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority.

   Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.

   Synonyms: struggle, contest, compete

verb (used with object)

vied, vying 

1. Archaic.,  to put forward in competition or rivalry.

2. Obsolete.,  to stake in card playing.

vie

/ vaɪ /

verb

1. (intr; foll by with or for) to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for)

2. archaic,  (tr) to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry

Other Word Forms

• vier noun
• outvie verb (used with object)
• vying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vie¹

First recorded in 1525–35; by shortening of Middle French envier “to raise the stake (at cards),” Old French: “to challenge, provoke,” from Latin invītāre “to entertain, treat, invite”

Word History and Origins

Origin of vie¹

C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin invītāre to _invite

Example Sentences

As a venture-backed startup with about 120 employees, Runway doesn’t necessarily vie with Silicon Valley giants for the AI job market’s version of LeBron James.

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In a field of five candidates vying for the party premiership, Takaichi voiced the toughest line on immigration.

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It’s going to be a late night in Inglewood as these two schools vie for what could be the decisive game to determine the Bay League championship.

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The country has long vied to become a global leader in tech, partly to reduce its reliance on the West.

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The pressure was high during Bread Week as the bakers vied for a Paul Hollywood handshake after making a variety of, well, bread.

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Related Words

• contend 
• strive