Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vie

verb
/vaɪ/
Definition
To compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.
Examples
  • Teams from different schools will vie for the championship title this year.
  • Many artists vie for the attention of major galleries.
  • In the business world, companies often vie to be the market leader.
Meaning
To strive for victory or superiority in a contest or competition.
Synonyms
  • compete
  • contend
  • strive
  • battle
  • rival