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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    competed contested emulated rivaled challenged opposed fought struggled strove clashed conflicted disputed quarreled argued debated vied contended sparred grappled wrestled tussled battled warred fought campaigned canvassed solicited petitioned appealed

    Meaning of Vied

    The primary meaning of the word "Vied" is to compete or contest with someone for something.

    Definitions

    • To compete or contest with someone for something, especially by trying to outdo them
    • * To strive or struggle for superiority or victory

    Etymology of Vied

    The word "Vied" originates from the Old French word "envier", meaning "to envy" or "to rival", which is derived from the Latin word "aemulare", meaning "to rival" or "to emulate".
    Historically, the word "Vied" has been used since the 15th century to describe a sense of competition or rivalry, often with a connotation of envy or jealousy.

    Example Uses

    • The two companies vied for control of the market share.
    • * The candidates vied for the top spot in the election.
    • * The athletes vied for the gold medal in the championship.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cooperated collaborated united joined agreed concurred harmonized reconciled compromised yielded surrendered submitted acquiesced complied obeyed assisted supported helped aided facilitated