vies
The word “vies” has 1 syllable: vies
It's pronounced as /vaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for vies?
In the thesaurus, “vies” has 17 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for vies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vies
- battles
- challenges
- competes
- contends
- engages
- faces off
- fights
- goes out
- jockeys
- jostles
- maneuvers
- plays
- races
- rivals
- trains
- tries out
- works
Meanings of vies
- verb
- To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
- To rival (something), etc.
- To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
- To stake; to wager.
- To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
Example Sentences
- She constantly vies with her classmates for the top spot in math.
- Every contestant vies for the judge's attention during the talent show.
- He vies for a promotion by taking on extra projects.
- The small bakery vies with larger chains by offering unique flavors.
- In the novel, each character vies for control over the family fortune.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to vies, such as: battles, challenges, competes, contends, engages, faces off, fights.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- whirls
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kicks butt
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