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

Chile’s 22nd Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic) features nine pics in its Chile Film Competition this year vying for cash prizes in the best film, director and actor categories. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

These days we are surrounded by ghosts and gossamer visions vying for our attention, trying to tell us something vital—or as mundane as to shut up already, like in my case. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Another settlement, Silverton, lay on the far side of Red Mountain, and the communities vied to see which could become the main transport hub. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

In Wonka’s the Golden Ticket, contestants vie for golden tickets to enter the chocolate factory — a recreation of the on-screen adaptation inspired by Roald Dahl’s children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 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