Synonyms

vie

American

[vahy] / vaɪ /

verb (used without object)

vied, vying

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

Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry.
Obsolete. to stake in card playing.

vie British

/ vaɪ /

verb

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

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It won’t be easy, though, with other companies vying for market share.

From Barron's

Analysts also see limited downside for prices in an era in which the world’s major economies are vying for supply-chain security.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was the case Sunday as the Chargers, playing their backups, put up an impressive fight against the division-rival Denver Broncos, vying for the top seed in the AFC.

From Los Angeles Times

Bashir and Will Jacks are expected to vie for the final spot.

From Barron's

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