vying

/ˈvaɪɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to compete or strive for something, especially a prize or position.

“The two companies are vying for the contract.”

2. noun

a situation in which two or more people or things are competing or striving for something.

“The competition was intense, with several teams in a vying for the championship.”

Synonyms

  • competing
  • contending

Antonyms

  • surrendering
  • yielding