covet
/ˈkʌvɪt/
desire, long for
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To desire something belonging to another (often intensely or wrongly).
"He coveted his neighbor's new car."
- 2.
To yearn to possess (something).
"She coveted a peaceful life away from the city."
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Many people covet fame and fortune.
Many people desire fame and fortune.
He secretly coveted his friend's academic achievements.
He secretly longed for his friend's academic achievements.
The artist coveted the rare pigments for her next masterpiece.
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How do you pronounce covet?
covet is pronounced [/ˈkʌvɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does covet mean?
covet means "desire, long for". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is covet?
covet is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Many people covet fame and fortune." — used to mean "desire, long for".
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