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 of vie

• compete
• contend

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

Shoppers vied to get their hands on the iconic brand’s heritage denim, button-downs, khakis, and hoodies, all reworked with the sharp tailoring and sleek silhouettes Beckham is known for. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

This would have Miami in the title game and two teams — one of SMU-Wake Forest as well as Clemson — vying for the second spot. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Beauchamp, a Republican, is vying for reelection in the Maryland House of Delegates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

There are 149 songs on this year’s entry list in this category vying for just five or six slots on the final ballot. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for vie

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

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