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Vie

/vaɪ/

A contest.

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📖 Definitions of "Vie"

noun

1
A contest.

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Vie"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
contendverb	(intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
competeverb	To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vie"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
competeverb	To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend.
contendverb	(intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
contestnoun	(countable) A competition.
quitverb	(usually followed by of) Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
liveverb	(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
alive	Having life; living; not dead.
livingnoun	Having life; alive.
cockalorumnoun	(countable) A menial yet self-important person; a person who makes empty boasts.
lifespannoun	(biology) The length of time for which an organism lives.
lifetimenoun	The duration of the life of someone or something.
lifestylenoun	A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
lifenoun	(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
eaunoun	Water.
eauxnoun	—
lifetimes	an album by Diana Hubbard, released in 1979 by Waterhouse Records 8.
lives	LiVES (LiVES Editing System) is a free and open-source video editing software and VJ tool, released under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later.
striveverb	To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
rivalnoun	A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
challengenoun	A confrontation; a dare.
battlenoun	(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.