vie

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
vier
ˈvī(-ə)r How to pronounce vie (audio)
noun

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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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Shoppers vied to get their hands on the iconic brand’s heritage denim, button-downs, khakis, and hoodies, all reworked with the sharp tailoring and sleek silhouettes Beckham is known for. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 This would have Miami in the title game and two teams — one of SMU-Wake Forest as well as Clemson — vying for the second spot. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Beauchamp, a Republican, is vying for reelection in the Maryland House of Delegates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 There are 149 songs on this year’s entry list in this category vying for just five or six slots on the final ballot. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 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

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

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vie

verb
ˈvī How to pronounce vie (audio)
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
ˈvī(-ə)r How to pronounce vie (audio)
noun
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