outvied

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Definitions of outvied word

verb without object outvied to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
verb with object outvied Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
verb with object outvied Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1
noun outvied Simple past tense and past participle of outvie. 1

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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