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vie
[ vahy ]
verb (used without object)
vied, vying.
- to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority:
Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
vied, vying.
- Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry.
- Obsolete. to stake in card playing.
vie
/ ±¹²¹Éª /
verb
- intr; foll by with or for to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for)
- archaic.tr to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry
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Derived Forms
- ˈ±¹¾±±ð°ù, noun
- ˈ±¹²â¾±²Ô²µ, adjectivenoun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±¹¾±î€½Ä°ù noun
- ´Ç³Ü³Ùv¾±±ð verb (used with object) outvied outvying
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˜yÐÄvlog 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 ¾±²Ô±¹Ä«³ÙÄå°ù±ð “to entertain, treat, inviteâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vie1
C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin ¾±²Ô±¹Ä«³ÙÄå°ù±ð to invite
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Example Sentences
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But other companies are increasingly vying for real estate in orbit.
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A center for most of his collegiate career, Reed is vying for one of the three open spots on the offensive line.
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The two governments vie for power internationally, with China convincing all but 11 countries and the Holy See not to recognize Taiwan.
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A total of 15 people are vying to be the Cheshire constituency's next MP.
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The elite professional clubs sit at the top, supported by a deep pool of semi-professional and amateur teams, all of whose players are vying to work their way up.
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