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

The success of the new model poses a significant challenge to OpenAI, Anthropic and other startups vying for AI dominance.

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Big tech players and traditional broadcasters are vying for rights to air and stream top sports competitions, leading to an increasingly divided landscape.

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China’s established players are joining in too, with big names like Alibaba also vying for an edge in the AI race.

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Barcelona visit Chelsea on Thursday, with both sides vying to take over top spot.

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It also puts a spotlight on the clubby insurance industry, dominated by a small circle of mostly male executives who vie for the top positions.

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Related Words

• contend 
• strive