vie

verb

ˈvī 

vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ 

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard

also : to exchange in rivalry : match

vier

ˈvī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms

• battle
• compete
• contend
• face off
• fight
• race
• rival

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Data Ecosystems And Vendor Relations The data marketplace is crowded with tools, platforms and external data sources, all vying for your attention. —Annie Phan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency, as the current incumbent, Nana Akufo-Addo, reaches his two-term limit. —Nimi Princewill, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024

Wrestling to lead in the minority: Judiciary Committee Democrats Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.), 77, and Jamie Raskin (Md.), 61, are vying to steer the panel’s minority resistance next year. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024

Starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, the story centers around a Kansas City Chiefs super fan (King) vying for the title of Fan of the Year and the handsome team employee (Hynes) tasked with finding the contest’s winner. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024

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

Phrases Containing vie

• eau-de-vie

Kids Definition

vie

verb

ˈvī 

vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ 

: to strive to win over another : contend

candidates vying with each other for the voter's support

vier

ˈvī(-ə)r 

noun