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- Dictionarycov·et/ˈkəvət/
verb
- 1. yearn to possess or have (something): "he covets time for exercise and fishing"
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Covet means to wish for earnestly or to desire something that belongs to another. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word covet from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Covet means to desire something wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others. It can also mean to wish for something eagerly. See the origin, antonyms, and usage of covet in sentences.
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.
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 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 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 means to want something very much, especially something that belongs to somebody else. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples, synonyms and pronunciation tips.
