vie
intermediateB2/vaɪ/ · vie
To strive to gain or win something by competing with others.
Meanings
To strive to gain or win something by competing with others.
کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنے کے لیے دوسروں کے ساتھ مقابلہ کرنا۔
مقابلہ کرنا
muqabala karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- vie for attention
- vie for victory
- vie with each other
Example Sentences
The teams will vie for the championship title this year.
اس سال ٹیمیں چیمپئن شپ کا عنوان حاصل کرنے کے لیے مقابلہ کریں گی۔
Is saal teamein championship ka unwan hasil karne ke liye muqabala karein gi.
Students often vie for the top positions in their classes.
طلباء اکثر اپنی کلاسوں میں اعلیٰ مقامات کے لیے مقابلہ کرتے ہیں۔
Talaba aksar apni classon mein aala maqamat ke liye muqabala karte hain.
Different companies vie to attract customers with better services.
مختلف کمپنیاں بہتر خدمات کے ساتھ صارفین کو متوجہ کرنے کے لیے مقابلہ کرتی ہیں۔
Mukhtalif companies behtar khidmaat ke sath sarfeen ko mutawajjh karne ke liye muqabala karti hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'vie' as 'vie for a prize' to remember it means to compete.
Imagine two athletes racing to the finish line, each vying for the gold medal.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مقابلہ ہیں عشق میں جو خود کو سنجیدگی سے عاشقوں میں رکھتے ہیں
Muqabala hain ishq mein jo khud ko sanjeedgi se aashiqon mein rakhte hain
In love, those who seriously vie among lovers.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ مِلانے سے دوستی ہوتی ہے
Haath milane se dosti hoti hai
Friendship is formed by handshakes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "vïer" — to strive or contend
First known use: 14th century
The word 'vie' comes from the Old French word 'vïer', which means to contend or strive. It has maintained a similar meaning in modern English.