v. vied, vy·ing (vīĭng), vies v.intr. To strive for victory or superiority; contend. See Synonyms at rival. v.tr. 1. Archaic To offer in competition; match. 2. Obsolete To wager or bet. [Short for Middle English envien, from Old French envier, from Latin invītāre, to invite, give occasion for; see INVITE.] |
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