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- 1. yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another): "I covet one of their smart bags"
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Covet means to wish for earnestly or to desire something that belongs to another with envy. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word covet from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Covet means to want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else. Learn how to use this formal verb in sentences and see its synonyms and translations in different languages.
Covet definition: to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others. See examples of COVET used in a sentence.
Covet means to want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else. Learn how to use this formal verb in sentences and see its pronunciation and translations in different languages.
If you covet something, you eagerly desire something that someone else has. If it's 95 degrees out and humid, you may find yourself coveting your neighbor's air conditioner.
Covet means to strongly want to have something for yourself, especially something that belongs to someone else. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.
covet something to want something very much, especially something that belongs to somebody else. He had long coveted the chance to work with a famous musician. They are this year's winners of the coveted trophy (= that everyone would like to win).
