vies

verb

1. 1

   To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

   “Her suitors were all vying for her attention.”

2. 2

   To rival (something), etc.

3. 3

   To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

4. 4

   To stake; to wager.

5. 5

   To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.