"Vie" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Vie" Meaning

In Northern English dialects: Old or worn out, exhausted. (e.g. "I'm vied out after working all day.")

To vie for something: To compete for something, typically an honor, position, or advantage. (e.g. "She vied for the top prize in the competition.")

To vie to be: To desire or wish to be something. (e.g. "I vied to be one of the leaders.")

Family history: Northern English variant of "we're" or "we were" when speaking about a family. (e.g. "Me mam an' dad, an' us two kids – we're a close family.")

In general, the most common meaning of the word "vie" is to compete or contend with someone or something.

"Vie" Examples

Usage Examples of the Word "vie"

1. Compete for something (a prize, a position, etc.)

The two companies will vie for the contract to build the new skyscraper.
The athlete plans to vie for the top spot in the upcoming competition.

2. To have or show a rivalry (to be involved in a struggle)

The three siblings vied for attention from their parents when they were growing up.
The two rival companies have always been vying for market share.

3. To struggle or compete for something (food, attention, etc.)

The chickens will vie with the dogs for food leftovers.
The two children will vie for their parents' attention.

4. (Scientific usage) In a scientific context, commonly used with "vie" as a variant of "vie for the title abstract" or "vie with"

The cells vie for space in the cellular environment.
The competing proteins will vie for stabilizing the complex machinery.

5. (Informal usage) Use the word "vie" in an idiomatic context

"The city's musicians vie for the coveted concert spot at the music festival every year."
"Each politician vies to win favor with the big donors in their campaign."