— vier , n.
/vuy/ , v. , vied, vying .
v.i.
1. to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.
v.t.
2. Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry.
3. Obs. to stake in card playing.
[ 1525-35; by aphesis envier to raise the stake (at cards), OF: to challenge, provoke invitare to entertain, INVITE ]
Syn. 1. compete, contest, struggle.