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Covet
Meaning
Verb
●
To
wish
for with
eagerness
; to
desire
possession
of, often enviously.
●
To
long for
inordinately
or
unlawfully
; to
hanker
after (something forbidden).
●
To
yearn
; to have or
indulge
an
inordinate
desire
, especially for another's possession.
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Origin
covet
English
coveiten
Middle English (1100-1500)
covoiter
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
covoitié
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Cherish
Possess
Revere
Envy
Hoard
Venerate
Idolize
Adore
Steal
Undervalue
Flaunt
Inherit
Crave
Admire
Overvalue
Desire
Fetishize
Mistreat
Fetishise
Shun
Appreciate
Deserve
Embody
Treasure
Accept
Abhor
Lose
Worship
Seek
Revile
Squander
Value
Enjoy
Expect
Sacrifice
Buy
Hate
Favor
Betray
Fancy
Prefer
Enslave
Miss
Overshadow
Respect
Acquire
Neglect
Overlook
Idolise
Regard
Loathe
Purchase
Say
Believe
Ignore
Dislike
Glorify
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Rhymes
Covet
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