Vie

/vaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.

The teams will vie for the championship title this weekend.

to strive for superiority or to contest.

Several players vie for the top spot in the rankings.

to engage in competition.

Artists vie for recognition at the annual exhibition.

to contend in rivalry.

The two schools vie to attract the best students.

Middle English, from Old French 'vier', from Latin 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.

vie for

to compete for something eagerly

vie with

to compete or contend with someone

to vie against

to contest against someone or something

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.

To fight for something in a casual or low-stakes context.

They were just vying for the last slice of pizza.

To compete in a friendly or playful manner.

The kids were vying for the best spot on the seesaw.