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vied

/vaɪd/

Meanings
verb
To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

Examples :

"Her suitors were all vying for her attention."
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration eagerly

eagerly adverb

/ˈiːɡəli/ /ˈiɡɚli/

In an eager manner.

"The children eagerly awaited their turn to play outside. "

Illustration contend

contend verb

/kənˈtɛnd/

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

"The siblings contended over which video game they would get to play next. "

Illustration suitors

suitors noun

/ˈsuːtərz/

One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for marriage; a wooer; one who courts someone.

"Sentence: "Many suitors sent Maria flowers, hoping to win her affection." "

Illustration superiority

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

Illustration emulation

emulation noun

/ɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/

The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.

"a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation"

Illustration highest

highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"

Illustration compete

compete verb

/kəm.ˈpiːt/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The two brothers competed for the last slice of pizza. "