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

Nevertheless, the deal positions Cursor more aggressively in an increasingly competitive market, with OpenAI, Anthropic, and GitHub Copilot among those vying for dominance in the space. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025

The cast, which includes players returning for their second, third, fourth or even fifth times, vying for the $1 million prize was first revealed in May. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

This one’s for the lead in the NFC South, although two 7-7 teams vying for a division title is akin to Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider as finalists for an Oscar. —Greg Cote december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

The Plaza’s makeover Lockton’s potential move comes at a time when the Plaza is vying for its own makeover after new owners promised to revive the historic neighborhood by bringing in more residents and taller buildings. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025

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