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vie

verb \ˈvī\

: to compete with others in an attempt to get or win something

viedvy·ing \ˈvī-iŋ\

Full Definition of VIE

transitive verb

archaic : wager, hazard; also : to exchange in rivalry : match

intransitive verb

: to strive for superiority : contend, compete

— vi·er \ˈvī(-ə)r\ noun

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Origin of VIE

Middle English, short for envien, from Anglo-French envier to invite, call on, challenge, from Latin invitare to invite

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to VIE

Synonyms: battle, contend, face off, fight, race, rival, compete

Rhymes with VIE

ay, aye, bi, Bligh, buy, by, bye, chai, chi, cry, die, dry, dye, eye, fie, fly, fry, guy, hie, high, Huai, i, I, lie, lye, my, nigh, phi, pi, pie, ply, pry, psi, rye, scythe, shy, sigh, sky, Skye, sly, spry, spy, sty, Tai, Thai, thigh, thy, tie, try, why, wry, wye, xi, Y

VIE Defined for Kids

vie

verb \ˈvī\

viedvy·ing

Definition of VIE for Kids

: compete <Players vie for prizes.>

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