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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With Bolsonaro sidelined, his allies are now vying to inherit his mantle ahead of the next year's elections, betting that his influence will continue to shape Brazil's political future. Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025 However, Jolly trailed former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, who's also vying for the GOP nomination. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 There are multiple start-ups vying to enter the one-seat Part 103 market, which does not require a pilot’s license, but most do not have the financial backing of Pivotal or Jetson. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 The company, which disputed the figure, is among the top humanoid robotic firms in China, vying with the US for global supremacy in the sector. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025 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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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vie. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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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