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envie.

To vie; to emulate; to strive.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈvaɪ//ɛnˈvaɪ/
  1. To vie; to emulate; to strive.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From en- + vie.

noun/ɑːnˈviː/
  1. A strong desire or craving, especially for (a particular kind of) food.

    Louisiana · US
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French envie (“urge, craving”). Doublet of envy.

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