vie

American  

[vahy] / vaɪ /

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

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verb (used with object)

vied, vying

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

2. Obsolete. to stake in card playing.

vie British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of vie

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”

Example Sentences

The 25-year-old said he’s fully embracing his spot on a club vying for its third consecutive championship.

From Los Angeles Times

Party leaders did coalesce behind one of the Democrats running to replace Pelosi, Scott Wiener, a liberal state senator who is vying be the first openly gay person to represent San Francisco in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

The candidates vied to establish their relatability, that most valuable of campaign currencies, by describing their own hardscrabble experiences.

From Los Angeles Times

Both studios vied for his attention, time and output.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harrop turned professional and joined the 'Army of Champions' - the French military's sports team which supports more than 200 top-level athletes vying for the Olympics and Paralympics.

From BBC

Related Words

• contend
• strive