verb
Uncommon
vie
veye
Vie (verb) means to compete eagerly with others to get or achieve something. Example: “Several companies are vying for the government contract.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- vies
- Third person singular
- vies
- Past tense
- vied
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Etymology
A shortened form of the older word "envy," worn down over time in English usage.
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Rhymes for vie
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What does “vie” mean?
The word “vie” means to compete eagerly with others to get or achieve something. In plain terms, to compete hard for something, usually followed by "for.".
How do you pronounce “vie”?
“Vie” is pronounced veye (/vaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vie” in a sentence?
Here is “vie” used in a sentence: “The two candidates vied for the mayor's endorsement.”
What part of speech is “vie”?
“Vie” is a verb.
Is “vie” a common word?
“Vie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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