vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)
Synonyms of vie

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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Current council member Cameron Nave vied for his seat, to which he was appointed last year, against former council member Bill Garnos. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Now Iowa Democrats are among those pitching their state should go first in 2028; Michigan is also vying for the first Midwest slot. CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Other linemen on the roster who will be vying for roster spots are Kion Smith, Bradedn Daniels, Josh Priebe and Carter Warren. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho). Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 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 Apr. 2026.

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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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