Meaning & Definition of word "Vie"
Vie
/vaɪ/
verb:
- 1. to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.
- Example: The teams will vie for the championship title this weekend.
- 2. to strive for superiority or to contest.
- Example: Several players vie for the top spot in the rankings.
- 3. to engage in competition.
- Example: Artists vie for recognition at the annual exhibition.
- 4. to contend in rivalry.
- Example: The two schools vie to attract the best students.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'vier', from Latin 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vie for:
to compete for something eagerly
vie with:
to compete or contend with someone
to vie against:
to contest against someone or something
Related Words
competition:
The act of competing against others.
rival:
A person competing with another for the same objective or advantage.
contend:
To assert something as a position in an argument.
Slang Meanings of vie
Meaning: To fight for something in a casual or low-stakes context.
● Example Sentence: They were just vying for the last slice of pizza.
Meaning: To compete in a friendly or playful manner.
● Example Sentence: The kids were vying for the best spot on the seesaw.