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vie

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈvaɪ// UK //vˈaɪ// vie Archaic

v. to compete with other people to get something or be the best. You use this when many people want the same prize or position.

v. to compete eagerly with others in order to achieve something or gain superiority. Intransitive; typically describes a struggle for status, attention, or resources.


SIMPLE

Several companies vie for the government contract.

CONTEXTUAL

During the election, multiple candidates vie for the attention of undecided voters through televised debates.

COMPLEX

In the high-stakes world of venture capital, numerous startups vie for a limited pool of funding, each attempting to prove their long-term scalability.

Synonyms
Origin

Apheretic form of envy.

Usage

The verb is intransitive and frequently takes the preposition 'for' (to vie for something) or 'with' (to vie with someone).

Pitfall

they vie the championshipthey vie for the championshipVie is intransitive and requires a preposition like 'for' before the object.

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