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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.
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Vie
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Origin:
1525–35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite
1525–35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite
Related forms
vi·er, noun
out·vie, verb (used with object), -vied, -vy·ing.
Synonyms
1. compete, contest, struggle.
1. compete, contest, struggle.
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Word Origin & History
vie
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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