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

Lyonnes 4-0 in last year's final for a third European crown in four seasons and is vying for a seventh straight final appearance. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

That said, the number of upstarts vying for a piece of the pie is growing. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Four candidates, including two incumbents, are vying for two seats on the Palm Beach County Commission. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

In the 5th Ward, eight people have filed petitions to vie for current Ald. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 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