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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Both are among the 337 artists who are vying for a Grammy nomination for best new artist. Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 Two candidates vying for a vacant Fort Worth area senate seat are open to state takeovers in the Fort Worth and Lake Worth school districts. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025 David Jiricek, who turned the puck over for a goal in the first period, is also vying for a spot. Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 There are some strong options already vying for the throne. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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