vie — to compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪ/
Korean meaning: 경쟁하다, 다투다
Korean pronunciation: **바**이
Example Sentences
- Students vie to sit next to the teacher's pet, hoping some of that favoritism will rub off on them.
- Tech companies vie for the best programmers by offering crazy perks like nap pods and free sushi.
- Politicians vie for voters' support during election campaigns.
vie
VERB//vaɪ//
to compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
Two students vie for first place at the science fair
Eagles vie as they fly across the sky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'vier' meaning 'to challenge' or 'to wager,' which comes from Latin 'invitare' meaning 'to invite' or 'to challenge.' The word entered English in the 16th century with the sense of competing or striving against another.
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📝Examples
“Students vie to sit next to the teacher's pet, hoping some of that favoritism will rub off on them.”
“Tech companies vie for the best programmers by offering crazy perks like nap pods and free sushi.”
“Politicians vie for voters' support during election campaigns.”
“Siblings often vie for their parents' attention and approval.”
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