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 Digital Realty proposal is the first project vying to get an exemption from Atlanta’s ban, raising questions about balancing urban land use and digital infrastructure. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

But Alford’s residency did become a campaign issue in 2022, when Missouri approved new congressional districts that carved out four candidates vying for the seat. — Jack Harvel july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Collins, the Republican nominee, is vying to hold her seat for a sixth term. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

All vying for the chance to add men’s World Cup winner for the second – or even a historic third – time in their nation’s history. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 14 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