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vieMain Entry: vie Pronunciation: \ˈvī\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): vied; vy·ing \ˈvī-iŋ\ Etymology: Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite Date: 15th century transitive verb archaic : wager, hazard; also : to exchange in rivalry : matchintransitive verb : to strive for superiority : contend, compete — vi·er \ˈvī(-ə)r\ noun
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