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vies

/vaɪz/

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verb

Competir, rivalizar

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

Examples :

"Her suitors were all vying for her attention."

Todos sus pretendientes competían por su atención.

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verb

Competir, rivalizar

To rival (something), etc.

Examples :

"The two brothers vied for the top spot on the baseball team. "

Los dos hermanos compitieron por el primer puesto en el equipo de béisbol.

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verb

Competir, rivalizar

To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

Examples :

"The two siblings vies for their parents' attention by showing off their drawings. "

Los dos hermanos compiten por la atención de sus padres mostrando sus dibujos.

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verb

Apostar, arriesgar

To stake; to wager.

Examples :

"He vies his reputation on the accuracy of his research. "

Él apuesta su reputación a la exactitud de su investigación.

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verb

Apostar

To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.

Examples :

"In the old card game, he vies a shilling, hoping for a better hand. "

En el antiguo juego de cartas, apostó un chelín, esperando una mejor mano.