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[vahy] verb, vied, vy⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.
–verb (used with object)
2. Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry.
3. Obsolete. to stake in card playing.

Origin:
1525–35; by aphesis < MF envier to raise the stake (at cards), OF: to challenge, provoke < L invītāre to entertain, invite


vier, noun


1. compete, contest, struggle.
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vie   (vī)   
v.   vied, vy·ing (vī'ĭng), vies

v.   intr.
To strive for victory or superiority; contend. See Synonyms at rival.
v.   tr.
  1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.

  2. Obsolete To wager or bet.


[Short for Middle English envien, from Old French envier, from Latin invītāre, to invite, give occasion for; see invite.]
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Word Origin & History

vie  (v.)
1565, aphetic form of M.E. envie "make a challenge," from O.Fr. envier, from L. invitare (see invite).
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
VIE
Schwechat Airport (Vienna, Austria)
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