vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
vier noun

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
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Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the Oval Office. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Fountain Hills will choose a mayor and two council members Fountain Hills voters elected a mayor and chose between four Town Council candidates vying for two open seats. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Republicans are vying to keep control of the lower chamber, while Democrats hope to flip enough seats to take over. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Autonomous driving is at a pivotal juncture, with several companies vying for leadership in a sector that promises to revolutionize transportation. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vie 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of vie was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

vie

verb
vied; vying ˈvī-iŋ How to pronounce vie (audio)
: to strive to win over another : contend
candidates vying with each other for the voter's support
vier noun

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