vying
/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
“Her suitors were all vying for her attention.”
- 2
To rival (something), etc.
- 3
To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
- 4
To stake; to wager.
- 5
To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
noun
- 1
The act of one who vies; rivalry.
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