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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In all likelihood, Horn will likely again be a Pro Bowler this season and may even vie for an All-Pro selection if his impressive play continues. Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 One of her national winners is Miss Universe Canada 2025 VandenBerg, who was vying for the crown at the Miss Universe 2025 competition that Glebova judged. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 The district, which includes portions of south Fulton, Douglasville, and Austell, saw a crowded field of six candidates vying for the seat during a pivotal off-year special election. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 As video podcasts explode in popularity, two major players are vying for a big stake in the space. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 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 23 Nov. 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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