vi´er

vie «vy», verb, vied, vy|ing.

–v.i.

to strive for superiority; contend in rivalry; compete: »

candidates vying for office. The children vie with each other to be first in line.

–v.t.

1. Archaic. to try to outdo in competition or rivalry; strive or contend; bandy (with): »

to vie retorts with an opponent in debate.

2. Obsolete. to hazard, stake, or bet (a sum or some article) on a hand of cards.

╂[short for Middle French envier increase the stake, Old French, challenge, invite < Latin invītāre invite, provoke. See etym. of doublet invite. (Cf. ↑invite)]

–vi´er, noun.