vied
Sought to win
Vied is the past tense of vie, meaning to compete or contend for superiority: Several companies vied for the contract.
The word often appears with "for" or "with": They vied with each other for her attention.
Competed against others
- competedStrove against others
- jockeyedManeuvered for advantage
- battledEngaged in conflict
- contestedArgued against, disputed
strived · fought · clashed · challenged · opposed · raced · duelled · sparred
Struggle for supremacy
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- raceCompetition of speed
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- electionOrganized public voting
auction · bidding · matchup · bout · showdown · playoffs · finals · primaries
Strong desire for achievement
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
- driveOperate a vehicle
- desireIntense wanting
sought · coveted · hungered · craved · yearned · ambitious · competitive · climbing
Those who compete
- opponentsThose who compete against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
- contendersThose seeking to win
challengers · foes · nemesis · feud · animosity · enmity · antagonism · tension
contended
Competed against others
contested · strived · fought · clashed · challenged · opposed · raced · duelled · sparred · grappled
competition
Struggle for supremacy
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- raceCompetition of speed
- championshipCompetition for top rank
election · auction · bidding · matchup · bout · showdown · playoffs · finals · primaries · campaign
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
desire · sought · coveted · hungered · craved · yearned · ambitious · competitive · climbing · jockeying
rivals
Those who compete
- opponentsThose who compete against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
contenders · challengers · foes · nemesis · feud · animosity · enmity · antagonism · tension · grudge
viedyielded
Gave way or produced
surrendered · conceded · capitulated · cooperated · collaborated
viedcooperated
Acted jointly with others
collaborated · allied · partnered · joined forces · united
- c'est la vieResigned acceptance phrase
- eau de vieUnaged fruit distillate