Synonyms for

Vie

Verb / vaɪ / Another word for vie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to compete with someone in order to achieve something

Synonyms & similar words

contend compete compete contest strive rival match battle jockey contend oppose challenge emulate contravene counteract counterbalance counterpoise offset balance

Synonyms by register

Formal

contend compete strive struggle

Informal

battle fight go for it try hard

Literary

joust contest wage

Antonyms

yield submit surrender acquiesce cede relinquish

Common collocations

  • vie for attention
  • vie for power
  • vie for control
  • vie for supremacy
  • vie for a prize
  • vie for survival
  • vie for dominance

Word family

noun vie
verb vie

Usage note

Often used with 'for' to indicate the object of competition. It implies a strong desire to win or be superior.

Example sentences

  1. I will vie with my friend to see who can run faster.
  2. The two teams will vie for the championship title.
  3. He will vie against his rival in the upcoming election.
  4. The companies will vie with each other to win the contract.
  5. The students will vie for the highest grade in the class.

Quotes

  • We all vie to be seen as competent, yet we all know we're not. - Alain de Botton
  • I compete with myself to do better. - Jonathan Horton
  • I have always been a competitor, and I always will be. I vie to be the best. - Kim Kardashian

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