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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The racer is searching for redemption and validation in the cockpit of a Formula 1 race car, and must vie for the spotlight with a teammate played by Damson Idris. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025 Whitmer has repeatedly expressed her desire to find common ground with Trump, an approach some Michigan Democrats have criticized but that isn't unlike others vying to be the party's face. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Four quarterbacks vying for the same job in Cleveland will be a top storyline in training camp. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025 Despite the fiscal headwinds, several of the mayoral candidates vying for the Democratic nomination have made free after-school part of their campaign promises for a more affordability city for families. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 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 9 May. 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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