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vied

vie
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vahy]
    • /vaɪ/
    • /vaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahy]
    • /vaɪ/

Definitions of vied word

  • verb without object vied to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
  • verb with object vied Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
  • verb with object vied Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1

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Origin of vied

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Vied

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vied popularity

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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

vied usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vied

verb vied

  • allegorized — Simple past tense and past participle of allegorize.
  • competed — to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie: to compete in a race; to compete in business.
  • countered — in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction.
  • raced — a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.

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