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

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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Power bills, the growth of data centers and Georgia Power’s multibillion-dollar expansion took center stage Tuesday in a debate that featured three Democrats vying for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Gabby Thomas and more will be vying for spots on the Olympic team come 2028. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 This year, Jump Source, the duo composed of two of Montreal’s finest producers, Francis Latreille (aka Priori) and Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo), are vying for the crown with their stellar debut album, Fold. Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026 Two former Porter County deputy prosecutors, Harry Peterson and Andrew Bennett, are vying for the opportunity to run on the Republican ticket in the general election against Democratic incumbent Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann, who is seeking reelection. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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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