vying
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/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.“Her suitors were all vying for her attention.”
- To rival (something), etc.
- To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
- To stake; to wager.
noun
- The act of one who vies; rivalry.
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Synonyms
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