vie
vie definition
vie (vī)
intransitive verb vied, vying vy′·ing
to struggle for superiority (with someone) or enter into competition (for something); compete
Etymology: ME vien, aphetic for envien < OFr envier, to invite, vie in games < L invitare, to invite
transitive verb
- Obsolete to bet; wager; hazard
- Archaic to do, offer, display, or match in rivalry
Related Forms:
- vier vi′er noun
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