2. To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous
effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.
In a trading nation, the younger sons may be placed
in such a way of life as . . . to vie with the best
of their family. --Addison.
While Waterloo with Cann[ae]'s carnage vies.
--Byron.
2. To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to
put in competition; to bandy. [Obs.]
She hung about my neck; and kiss on kiss She vied so
fast. --Shak.
Nor was he set over us to vie wisdom with his
Parliament, but to be guided by them. --Milton.
And vying malice with my gentleness, Pick quarrels
with their only happiness. --Herbert.
We 'll all to church together instantly, And then a vie
for boys. --J. Fletcher.