vie

[ vahy ]

verb (used without object)

, vied, vy·ing.

1. to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority:

   Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.

   Synonyms: struggle, contest, compete

verb (used with object)

, vied, vy·ing.

1. Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry.
2. Obsolete. to stake in card playing.

vie

/ vaɪ /

verb

1. intr; foll by with or for to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for)
2. archaic.
   tr to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry

Derived Forms

• ˈvier, noun
• ˈvying, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• vier noun
• outvie verb (used with object) outvied outvying

Word History and Origins

Origin of vie¹

First recorded in 1525–35; by shortening of Middle French envier “to raise the stake (at cards),” Old French: “to challenge, provoke,” from Latin invītāre “to entertain, treat, invite”

Word History and Origins

Origin of vie¹

C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin invītāre to invite

Example Sentences

He also could land with the under-23 squad vying for an Olympic berth.

From Washington Post

With two worthy centers vying for consideration, this year’s conversation won’t be ending anytime soon.

From Washington Post

The quarterbacks vying for the Super Bowl represent a broader shift.

From Washington Post

The Crimson Tide needed just three plays to go 60 yards and put the Buckeyes into a world of trouble as the teams vie for a national championship.

From Washington Post

As China’s EV market grows, Tesla is vying with local rivals to maintain its market lead.

From Fortune

“When we decided to do the awards campaign for La Vie en Rose, I felt the need to go back to Berlitz,” says Cotillard.

From The Daily Beast

Darfuri civilians are once again suffering as militias vie for control of territory and resources.

From The Daily Beast

It refers to what Americans call eau-de-vie, though Austrians have been tinkering with and perfecting the drink for centuries.

From The Daily Beast

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Stansted Garment Bag, $550 at East Dane  6.

From The Daily Beast

In the wild, killer whales vie for dominance but the subdominant animal then flees the scene and the conflict subsides.

From The Daily Beast

Toute la nuit ce ne fust que haranguer, chanter, danser; car telle est la vie de toutes ces gens lorsqu'ils sont en troupe.

From Project Gutenberg

Plusieurs autres se sont occups la terre, comme estant le premier mtier & le plus necessaire la vie de l'homme.

From Project Gutenberg

Of all the various products cultivated, but few vie with the tobacco plant in beauty of form and general appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

And so the Cave-men began to vie with one another in making the straightest and smoothest shafts.

From Project Gutenberg

This sentence is incomplete; the translator has missed the line—'Et qu'ele a sa vie perdue.'

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• contend
• strive