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 four candidates — two Democrats, one Republican and a third-party candidate from United Kansas — are vying to replace Scott Schwab, a Republican who is running for Kansas governor. — Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

The Athletic also reported on Monday that Chelsea were working to sign 36-year-old Jordan Henderson from Brentford and were the leading contenders among several Premier League clubs vying for his signature. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 28 July 2026

These types of meetings are relaxed because the focus is to solve problems versus everyone vying to put forth the best image. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Seven bidders battled for Gus for 10 minutes, as new wealth vied for a piece of prehistoric history. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 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