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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But as automakers vied for bragging rights, both within the muscle car enthusiast community and at drag strips and NASCAR tracks around the country, engine sizes and horsepower ratings grew. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 To celebrate the show’s expansive history, the newest season of All Stars will feature a whopping 18 contestants from past seasons of the show, each vying for their spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025 The beginning of the high-stakes trial provided a glimpse into the generative AI race, where Big Tech companies and startups are vying to build up their apps and gain users. Jody Godoy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 Now, Chakrabarti, 39, is staging a primary challenge of his own, vying to unseat former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco. Elena Moore, NPR, 23 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 30 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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