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covet
[ kuhv-it ]
verb (used with object)
- to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others:
to covet another's property.
Antonyms:
- to wish for, especially eagerly:
He won the prize they all coveted.
verb (used without object)
- to have an inordinate or wrongful desire.
covet
/ ˈʌɪ /
verb
- to wish, long, or crave for (something, esp the property of another person)
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Derived Forms
- ˈDZٱ, noun
- ˈDZٲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- DZ··· adjective
- DZ·· noun
- DZ··Բ· adverb
- ܲ·DZ··Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of covet1
C13: from Old French coveitier, from DZپé eager desire, ultimately from Latin ܱ辱徱 cupidity
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Synonym Study
See envy.
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Will Trump attend on the land he both tariffs and covets?
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First of all, there is historical precedent, since several previous U.S. presidents have coveted the giant Arctic island for various reasons.
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She always imagined herself on the line, but never considered sushi — a booming, highly coveted craft.
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Correspondent roles on the program are the most coveted positions in TV journalism.
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