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Vying definition: competing; contending. See examples of VYING used in a sentence.
Meaning of vying in English. vying. uk/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/us/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/. Add to word listAdd to word list. present participle ofvie. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Competing and contending (non-sporting) as a dare. be one up on someoneidiom.
The meaning of VYING is present participle of vie.
1. competing; contending.
to compete with other people to achieve or get something: Six candidates are currently vying for the Democratic presidential nomination. The two older children tend to vie with the younger one for their mother's attention. [ + to infinitive ] The two groups of scientists are vying to get funding for their research projects. Synonyms. compete.
1. to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority. v.t. 2. Obs. to stake in card playing. [1525–35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite]
Vying Sentence Examples. Deborah spent most of dinner staring blatantly at Jackson, vying for his attention whenever possible. You'll need to stand out since you're vying for attention in a room full of people.
Definition of vying in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to struggle or compete with another in a game or contest: vying for the championship.
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