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vie

  [vahy] verb, vied, vy⋅ing.
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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.
Origin:
1525–35; by aphesis < MF envier to raise the stake (at cards), OF: to challenge, provoke < L invītāre to entertain, invite

Related forms:
vier, noun

Synonyms:
1. compete, contest, struggle.
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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).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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