vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
vier noun

Examples of vie in a Sentence

They are vying to win the championship for the third year in a row. vied with his colleagues for the coveted promotion
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Every company is vying for attention, claiming to be the ultimate solution that cuts costs, drives revenue and fits seamlessly into any workflow. Diana Khramina, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 In the team competition, Garcia’s Fireballs GC, which was vying for its fourth consecutive tournament title, finished fifth Sunday at 20- over. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 The Blue Devils are currently vying for an NCAA title and will face the Houston Cougars on April 5 in the Final Four. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Since that statement of intent by Moscow in 2007, some things in the far north haven't changed—Russian President Vladimir Putin is still in power, Arctic ice continues to retreat and the race remains for countries vying for influence. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vie

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of vie was in the 15th century

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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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vie

verb
vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)
: to strive to win over another : contend
candidates vying with each other for the voter's support
vier noun

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