verb
vie
veye
verb
1
To compete eagerly with others to get or achieve something.
"Several companies are vying for the government contract."
"The two candidates vied for the mayor's endorsement."
How to Use Vie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo compete hard for something, usually followed by "for."
Common mistake
Always used with "for" (vie for something), not "vie something"; the -ing form is spelled "vying," not "vieing."
Common pairings
vie for attention
vie for power
vying for
Word Forms
vied past tense, vies plural, vies singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of the older word "envy," worn down over time in English usage.