Definition of "vie" in English

verb

1. (intransitive) To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

   • Near-synonym: oppose
   • Her suitors were all vying for her attention.

2. (transitive, archaic) To rival (something), etc.

3. (transitive) 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. (obsolete) A contest.