Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
covet
verb
/ˈkʌv.ɪt/
Definition
To strongly desire or yearn to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
Examples
- She covets her neighbor’s beautiful garden.
- Many people covet wealth and luxury.
- He always seemed to covet the spotlight in every meeting.
Meaning
Covet means to have an intense longing or craving for something, often leading to envy of another person’s possessions or qualities.
Synonyms
- Desire
- Envy
- Crave
- Yearn for
- Want
