Vie

[vaɪ]

Definition

(v. i.) To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.

(v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.

(v. t.) To stake; to wager.

(v. t.) To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

(n.) A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager.

Editor: Mervin

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Contend, strive (for superiority).

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Strive, contend, contest, {[wpe]?}, compete, emulate, rival

ANT:Yield, succumb, retire, surrender

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Definition

v.i. to strive for superiority.—v.t. to contend about: (Shak.) to offer as a stake or wager:—pr.p. vy′ing; pa.t. and pa.p. vīed.—n. (obs.) a contest.

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Examples

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