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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Meanwhile, two Democrats are vying to run against Miyares for the AG slot in November: former state Del. Jay Jones, who ran a pretty competitive primary race against then-incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring in 2021, and Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025 Several members of the last two recruiting classes will vie for two-deep spots. Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 Musicians and actresses Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande will vie for the Best Supporting Actress trophy in their movie musicals Emilia Pérez and Wicked. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025 However, Oklahoma isn’t the only team vying for a return to the top. Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 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 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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