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

The bloc’s backing could provide a boost to Galán-Woods, who is vying for the nomination for one of the most competitive seats in the country. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Four candidates are vying for a chance to become the next presiding commissioner of fast-growing Platte County. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Depending on how the rest of the roster takes shape, the 27-year-old swingman could vie for backup minutes at shooting guard and/or small forward after spending time at both positions last season. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Healthcare providers, treatment centers, workplace testing programs, distributors, and government agencies all had to vie for the limited available stock. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 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