I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Middle French envi, from Old French, invitation, challenge, wager, from envier to invite, challenge, wager a sum at cards
obsolete : challenge , wager
II. ˈvī verb
( vied ; vied ; vying ; vies )
Etymology: modification of Middle French envier, from Old French, to invite, challenge, wager a sum at cards, from Latin invitare to invite, challenge — more at invite
intransitive verb
: to strive for superiority : contend
politicians vying with each other
nations vying for international trade
transitive verb
: to hazard, stake, or wager
vie money on the turn of a card
also : to exchange in rivalry : match
vie accusation against accusation